Evaluating Scientific Explanations

The Evaluating Scientific Explanations unit is designed as a capstone lesson to be done after the Science and Testability, Hypotheses and Theories, and Science and the Media units. It allows students to practice their ability to critique, evaluate, and analyze scientific explanations by researching and citing evidence.

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LESSON MATERIALS:

  • Unit Overview *
  • Vocabulary Sheet
  • Guided Learning: Evaluating Scientific Explanations (Part 1)
  • Guided Learning: Evaluating Scientific Explanations (Part 2)
  • Guided Learning Answer Key: Evaluating Scientific Explanations (Part 1) *
  • Guided Learning Answer Key: Evaluating Scientific Explanations (Part 1) *
  • Gizmo Activity: Evaluating Theories of Free Fall
  • Gizmo Activity: Evaluating Theories of Free Fall Answer Key *
  • Vocabulary: Evaluating Theories of Free Fall