Puzzling A Hands On Look at The Scientific Method
Puzzling A Hands On Look at The Scientific Method
Puzzling A Hands On Look at The Scientific Method
Method
Puzzle
Table of Contents
Cover Page 1
Table of Contents2
Teacher Guide 3
Puzzle Template 4
Puzzle Solutions ..5
Beginner Worksheet 6
Advanced Worksheet..7
Acknowledgements 8
Solution 1
Solution 2
2. When you have completed step 1, you will receive a 5th puzzle piece from your teacher- this
represents a new piece of data discovered about the same topic. Create a new perfectly
symmetrical shape using all 5 pieces, where all pieces touch but do not overlap. Draw your
completed puzzle below:
3. Think about trying to piece together the puzzle pieces, then having to repeat the process when
new data was discovered. How does this relate to the process of doing science?
4. What was the most difficult part of assembling the puzzle? How do you think this relates to
science in the real world?
2. When you have completed step 1, you will receive a 5th puzzle piece from your teacher- this
represents a new piece of data discovered about the same topic. Create a new perfectly
symmetrical shape using all 5 pieces, where all pieces touch but do not overlap. Sketch a diagram
of your completed puzzle below:
3. Think about trying to piece together the puzzle pieces, then having to repeat the process when
new data was discovered. How does this relate to the process of doing science?
4. What was the most difficult part of assembling the puzzle? How do you think this relates to
science in the real world?
6. List the steps of the scientific method you used to solve the puzzle. You probably did not use
every step. Also, include any steps you may have repeated or re-visited.
Acknowledgements
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