Your exploration of the scientific process starts with simple observations of what happens to an M&M in water. Students will brainstorm observations using a coooperative learning structure and determine the difference between factual and opinion-based observations.
Next, you will actually guide students through the scientific process with a short exploration that involves changing one variable from original test. Students create flip books to hypothesize, observe, and draw conclusions with you.
Finally, students will understand what makes a good testable question and brainstorm further testable questions. Students will select a focus question for testing and form groups to complete the process on their own.
Scientific Method: Exploring the Science Process with M&Ms
Everything you need for your students to engage in the science process including:
*16 slide powerpoint with cooperative structures built in
*Cooperative role cards
*Illustrated instructions for flip book
*Hypothesis and Question posters