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The Nature of Science. Scientific Investigations in the classroom. Scientific Method. Teach students to think methodically Aim to solve a problem/mystery Can be applied to many situations Foundation for inquiry, discovery, and investigations Prepares for real-world.
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The Nature of Science Scientific Investigations in the classroom
Scientific Method • Teach students to think methodically • Aim to solve a problem/mystery • Can be applied to many situations • Foundation for inquiry, discovery, and investigations • Prepares for real-world
Scientific Method Resources • Bubble Gum Lab: http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/mnstep/activities/27600.html • http://www.biologycorner.com/lesson-plans/scientific-method/ • http://school.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/myth-busters/
Labs • have a definite purpose that is communicated clearly to students; • focus on the processes of science as a way to convey content; • incorporate ongoing student reflection and discussion; and • enable students to develop safe and conscientious lab habits and procedures (NRC 2006, p. 101–102).
Lab Resources • http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/waldron/ • Online lab preps (good for AP Biology) http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/ • The Biology Corner http://www.biologycorner.com/bio1/index.html and http://www.biologycorner.com/bio2/index.html • Chemistry Labs: http://newyorkscienceteacher.com/sci/files/media2.php?media=lab&subject=chemistry
Inquiry Teaching • Students design experiments based on their background knowledge and questions. • Teacher as facilitator/coach • Students “think like Scientists” • Students “act like Scientists” • http://www.nsta.org/about/positions/inquiry.aspx • Requires students to be comfortable with tools and procedures, takes more time – yet more effective.
Inquiry Resources • edhd.bgsu.edu/~sbanist/611/final/mishalaura/mishalaura.pdf • http://www.brynmawr.edu/biology/franklin/InquiryBasedScience.html • http://prezi.com/y2o2wyynoxxn/traditional-labs-vs-inquiry-based-labs/ • Convert to Inquiry: www.phy.ilstu.edu/pte/302content/labs/convert_cookbook_labs.pdf • Chapter 8 – in textbook • Guided Inquiry based Curriculum: http://www.chemistryinquiry.com/
STEM Education • Science, Technology, Engineering, Math • Integrate components in to investigations and lessons. • Following NGSS science & engineering practices • Integrate Common Core Mathematics • Use technology tools such as probes, graphing calculators, computers, tablets, etc. to perform labs and evaluate data
STEM Resources • http://www.pbs.org/teachers/stem/ • http://education.ti.com/en/tisciencenspired/us/home • http://www.vernier.com/ • http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/stemintrod.asp
Keys to Effective Science Teaching • Effective Questioning techniques • Building good science process skills • Investigations/scientific projects • Using good materials/information • Well planned activities • Cooperative learning
References • National Research Council . (2006). America’s lab report: Investigations in high school science. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. • Chiappetta, E. & Koballa, T. (2010). Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools (7th Ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.