Brenda L. Dempsey

George Washington High School, 
Denver, CO


1998

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

Margaret C. Neville, Ph.D.
University of Colorado 
School of Medicine



1998

Summer Research Host
Scientific Method
Grade Level: Middle - High School 
Subject:  Scientific Method/Research
This activity demonstrates that scientific inferences and conclusions are made based on the knowledge currently available and on the evident presented. Students need to appreciate that scientific theories may be modified when new evidence is obtained. This activity dramatically demonstrates that the data one has available can bias the conclusions that one reaches; further, that as more evidence is presented, scientific theories can be modified to fit the evidence given. Science is tentative and constantly changing because all possible data is never available.
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An integrated Internet component N/A  
Assessments for content knowledge Yes  
Assessments for process skills Yes  
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use N/A  
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students Yes  
Proper safety precautions and warnings Yes