Scientists

6th Grade, Research and Inquiry Activities

1. Connect to this link http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pisa/galileo.html

2. Read the information on the page then Click on Galileo's Experiments located at the bottom of text.

3. You will now have a chance to become a scientist. Select one of the four experiments listed at the top of the new pop up screen. Click on your choice and read about the experiment. Follow the directions and complete the online activities.

4. In your own words, tell how the experiment really works.

For additional information on scientists, go to http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/scientists/index.html

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