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Identify scientific inquiry
Free printable Biology science worksheet for "Identify scientific inquiry" — practice science foundations. No-prep, print or assign online.
High school students examine the nature and process of scientific inquiry in this Science Foundations worksheet, identifying the key elements that distinguish rigorous scientific investigation from other ways of knowing. Teachers can use it at the start of a course or unit to establish the habits of mind that underpin all science practice, from observation and hypothesis to evidence and peer review. The task suits Socratic discussion, written reflection, or a concept-mapping activity.
Learning objectives
- Identify the key characteristics that define scientific inquiry
- Distinguish scientific inquiry from non-scientific ways of investigating questions
- Apply the principles of scientific inquiry to evaluate the quality of a given investigation
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It's designed for High School (ages 14–18), covering Science foundations.
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