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Grades 6–10Scientific methodBiology · Life sciencePDF · 3 pages

Scientific Method Mini Mystery

The Case of the Speedy Seeds. Students read a short original case study and play detective, color-coding the problem, hypothesis, independent variable, and dependent variable. A quick, no-prep warm-up for any scientific method lesson.

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  • One original mini case study: The Case of the Speedy Seeds
  • Color-code 4 parts of the scientific method: problem, hypothesis, independent and dependent variable
  • Two short-answer questions on constants and using data
  • Answer key
  • Works as a bell ringer, exit ticket, or sub plan

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Cover page of the Scientific Method Mini Mystery sampler
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Worksheet page: The Case of the Speedy Seeds
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