In this solo episode, Erin discusses why she doesn't use the scientific method in her classroom and what she does instead. If you're teaching an NGSS-aligned curriculum, you shouldn't be using the scientific method either!

Resources Referenced:
NGSS and the Scientific Method
Starting the Year with NGSS
STEM Teaching Tools: Why Focus on Science and Engineering Practices
K-12 Science Framework: Look at 3 Dimension 1: Scientific and Engineering Practices

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