This module uses the concept of clinical trials to teach the scientific method. Students will have the opportunity to guide their own learning through a variety of “learning objects” intended to provide critical thinking about and application of required science standards.
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SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW:
Take Clinical Trials Pre-test
OVERVIEW
Brief description of the module, subject TEKS, NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, and knowledge objectives
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: SCIENTIFIC METHODS
Describe the steps in the scientific method | Ask a scientific question that defines a problem | Develop a hypothesis | Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: CLINICAL TRIALS EXPLAINED
Describe a clinical trial | Compare clinical trials to the scientific method
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: PHASES OF CLINICAL TRIALS
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ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: RESEARCH CONCEPTS
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ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: COST OF CLINICAL TRIALS
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ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: CLINICAL TRIALS CASE STUDY
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BACKPACK ADVENTURES
Science fiction story built upon factual science concepts
MAKE A NOTE OF THAT
Note-taking guides
MEET A SCIENTIST
Biography of a research pioneer in the topic area
PRACTICE
Mnemonic tools and digital games
REAL SCIENCE REVIEW
Guided simulated peer review of published research re-written for readability
SCIENTIST VIDEOS
Video presentation from a scientist in topic area
TEACHER’S GUIDE
A Teacher’s guide.
