Practicing the Scientific Method in Middle School

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The website in question provides a list of science projects that may not be specifically curated for teaching the scientific method but still offers some useful options for middle school physics, such as the vertical spring-mass system. However, the list is considered outdated, as modern phone apps now facilitate data gathering, enabling students to concentrate more on hypothesis formulation and testing methodologies. Overall, while the website has potential for inspiration, it lacks a strong focus on the scientific method.

Are any of these projects appropriate to practice the Scientific Method ?

  • Yes, many

  • Yes, a few

  • Not at all

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How would you consider this website for practicing the Scientific Method in Middle School Physics ?
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I answered "Yes, a few" with reservations. This list of projects is not curated for teaching the scientific method. Nevertheless, a teacher looking for inspiration will find a few that can be used, e.g. the vertical spring-mass system.

I would also consider this list outdated. A lot of phone apps out there make data-gathering convenient. This allows students to focus on formulating a hypothesis and how to proceed in order to test it.
 

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