Classroom Critters and The Scientific Method
Do goldfish hide? Are gerbils left-handed? Do Anolis lizards prefer mealworms or crickets?
These and many other questions will be answered when students use the behavioral experiments found in this innovative resource. Using commonly found classroom pets, each experiment explores the five steps of the scientific method: Question, Hypothesis, Methods, Result, and Conclusion. This classroom-tested resource is adaptable for younger and older students. Parents, teachers, scientists, and youth leaders will find this an ideal source for fun and educational scientific experiments. Available on amazon.com and from the website of Fulcrum Publishing. Click on the picture to go to the book’s page on amazon.com.
Awards
American Association for the Advancement of Science Award
Science Books and Films “Best Books for Children” 1999
