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Engaging Middle School Students in the Analysis and Interpretation of Real-World Data

November 1, 2013 | Informal/Formal Connections
This article describes the author's method of teaching sixth-grade students through The Natural Inquirer, a free journal designed by the USDA Forest Service for middle school students. The 90-minute lesson presented incorporates scientific practices emphasized in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), including the analysis and interpretation of data, as well as the construction of scientific explanations based on evidence. The author outlines the instruction process and includes a wrap-up activity to end the lesson.

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  • National Science Teachers Association
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  • Cheryl A. McLaughlin
    Author
    University of Florida

    • Citation

    Publication Name: Science Scope
    Volume: 37
    Number: 3
    Page Number: 53
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science
    Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers
    Environment Type: Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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