Explore the nature of science with The Amoeba Sisters. This video discusses why there is not just one universal scientific method as well as the importance of credible sources when researching. Vocab in experimental design including “control group,” “constants,” “independent variable,” and “dependent variable” are discussed. Video additionally shows how to place variables on a hypothetical graph.
Factual References:
-OpenStax, Biology. OpenStax CNX. May 8, 2019
-Reece, J. B., & Campbell, N. A. (2011). Campbell biology. Boston: Benjamin Cummings / Pearson.
*************Further Reading Suggestions:***************
*Reflecting on teaching the scientific method?
-NSTA’s Position Statement on Nature of Science
*More about finding credible sources?
*How to read a scientific paper (for students)?
*More about how to graph (for students?):
*We mention ethics is an important discussion to have when doing work in science. Want to read more about ethical considerations? A great read:
*What do we mean science can be “creative?” Here’s a great read!
P.S. There actually is a lot of work on trying to prevent barnacles on boats (while also trying to not hurt the environment). While our example is using a hypothetical additive, read about this interesting way that instead involves using a special coating!
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Video has a free handout here under 'Nature of Science': https://www.amoebasisters.com/handouts This is one of the first videos in our learning playlist! You can find our entire learning playlist under the video description. 🔬 P.S. One major goal of science is to develop scientific theories and scientific laws. But did you know there are misconceptions about those? For example, a scientific theory can never become a scientific law. And it's not "just a theory." We have a video on that here: https://youtu.be/P30QlwSsUic
luv how Pinky is always curious. That's so me
great video but you actually have not included many important points that are in the nature of science. Sort of beating around the bush, but was informative anyway
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Just to let you know your video is being used in my Life102 college level course. Great video!
POV: your here from science class and he's making you write a paper 🙁
Never thought in my entire career of high school would I be watching an Amoeba Sisters video. I am a freshman and just out of middle school like a fresh baked potato but I thought I'd watch this in 7th grade.
POV: your watching this at home cause your teacher
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"relatable" ahh comments, why am I watching this in highschool bio class
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Horrible video, says a whole lotta nothing
this is bad if your watching this in school i am suffering with you no one watches cause they want
learning this for 3rd year in a row yay 🥲
this video aint helping me at all
I swear to god we all go to the same high school, everyone is here for an identical assignment.
Id like to share that I really enjoyed this video and fully understood things better thank you
POV: you don’t know what she is yapping about
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0:10 no way they just did the drake meme
Lol yeah u guys are making me love science
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pov schs student
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POV:you’re watching this for school
Where can i find an atom, philosopher like J.J Thomsom, john dalton. Etc., vid where i could actually understand😢 ive been searching in your channel for 2 hrs😂
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