Scientific Method
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Presents general information about the scientific method and identifies its steps. Gives simple examples of how it is used in daily life and restates the steps several times.
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Runtime: 19 minutes 8 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 9
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- Release Year: 2000
- Producer/Distributor: AIMS Multimedia
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