Great introduction of Scientific Investigation

This article outlines an activity that uses grass shrimp to illustrate the process of scientific investigation. The activity focuses on formulating a testable hypothesis and limiting conclu... See More

This article outlines an activity that uses grass shrimp to illustrate the process of scientific investigation. The activity focuses on formulating a testable hypothesis and limiting conclusions to the actual experimental results. The author includes a background information sheet on grass shrimp and examples of student activity sheets. This is an excellent activity to help students understand and practice the process of scientific investigation.

A Simulation of Scientific Field Work

This middle school simulation lesson uses grass shrimp to illustrate the process of a scientific investigation. Developed from actual research in the field students develop the problem or q... See More

This middle school simulation lesson uses grass shrimp to illustrate the process of a scientific investigation. Developed from actual research in the field students develop the problem or question to study and make hypothesis. Since all materials are included in this article this might be a good way to introduce students to real research without actually doing it. It would generate an understanding of scientists at work.