Exam Correction Lesson Plan for 8th Grade Example Students

Topic: Scientific Method

Objectives & Outcomes

  • Students will be able to explain the steps of the scientific method and use it to solve a problem.

Materials

  • Write the problem on the board.
  • Give each student a sheet of paper and a pen.
  • Show the students the steps of the scientific method: observe, question, experiment, analyze, and conclude.
  • Ask the students to complete the steps and solve the problem.
  • Allow the students to finish the exam correction worksheet.

Warm-up

  • Ask the students to share what they know about science and the scientific method.
  • Write their responses on the board.
  • Ask the students to share a time when they used the scientific method to solve a problem.
  • Write their responses on the board.

Direct Instruction

  • Introduce the concept of the scientific method and how it is used to solve problems.
  • Use examples and demonstrations to illustrate the steps of the scientific method.
  • Explain the importance of using the scientific method in science.

Guided Practice

  • Give students a problem to solve using the scientific method.
  • Have students work in small groups to solve the problem using the steps of the scientific method.
  • Have each group present their solution to the class.
  • As a class, discuss the different ways the groups solved the problem and how the scientific method was used.

Independent Practice:

  • Give students a problem to solve using the scientific method.
  • Have students work individually or in small groups to solve the problem using the steps of the scientific method.
  • Have students write a report on their solution to the problem, including the steps they took and their results.

Closure:

  • Have students share their reports with the class.
  • Review the steps of the scientific method and the importance of using them in solving problems.

Assessment

  • Observe students during the independent practice task and give feedback on their ability to use the scientific method and give a solution to a problem.
  • Evaluate the reports and presentations from the independent practice task and give feedback on their use of the scientific method, research and presentation skills, and overall understanding of the topic.
  • Administer a quiz on the concepts covered in the unit, including the scientific method, problem solving, and research skills.

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