This is a 2 part lab
Part 1 covers observation (about 30 minutes if you have the students read the article before class). Required supplies - one specimen per students, large enough to be observed with the eye. I usually use jarred animals or my insect collection
Part 2 - the scientific method. Background information prepares students with related terms and examples. Then students will explore the method using M&Ms (one regular sized bag per group - or you can use a bag of pony beads with a