ScienceHealth6-8
Skin Cancer Inquiry Lab
By Michelle B.
This 3-page inquiry lab guides 8th graders through an investigation of skin cancer. Students will practice forming a hypothesis, collecting and organizing data in a table, and writing a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) conclusion. It's designed for a single class period.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this lab as a standalone activity or as part of a larger unit on health and biology.
- Discussion Question: What are the key differences between a hypothesis and a conclusion?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames for the CER conclusion.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on different types of skin cancer and their causes.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
ScienceHealth6-8
Skin Cancer Inquiry Lab
By Michelle B.
This 3-page inquiry lab guides 8th graders through an investigation of skin cancer. Students will practice forming a hypothesis, collecting and organizing data in a table, and writing a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) conclusion. It's designed for a single class period.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this lab as a standalone activity or as part of a larger unit on health and biology.
- Discussion Question: What are the key differences between a hypothesis and a conclusion?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames for the CER conclusion.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on different types of skin cancer and their causes.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.