Science Research Part 1: Setting up an Experiment

Learn how to design a scientific experiment involving ants and what food they prefer. In this interactive tutorial, you will learn about variables and scientific processes required to conduct an experiment.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Click to open Part 2, Conducting an Experiment and Analyzing Results
Resource ID#: 185954 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: independent variable, dependent variable, hypothesis, science, nature of science, experiments, experimentation, variables, constants, ants, animals, observation, procedures, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, insects, ghost ants
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8

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Science Research Part 2: Conducting an Experiment and Analyzing Results:

Continue your scientific experiment about ghost ant food preferences by collecting the data, analyzing the results, and forming a conclusion with this interactive tutorial.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Click to open Part 1, Setting Up an Experiment. 

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