Inquiry...Inside and Out

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Science teachers from Grades 5-8 in O.U.R. CO-OP
schools Cotter Eureka Springs Harrison Jasper Om
aha Valley Springs
Scenes from a two-day professional
development training in inquiry-based instruction
in life, physical, and earth/space science -
presented by Sam Davis, Science Specialist.
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Ive often wondered about that
What does the inside of the Black Box look like?
Modeling the process of a scientific
investigation.
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The use of a notebook to reflect on observations
and deepen understanding.
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Ice water vs. Room temperature water
Design of an experiment to determine the effect
of temperature on the response of beads sensitive
to UV light.
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Construction of a Squeeze Box used to model
geologic folding and faulting.
Sample Results
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Layers of the Earth bend fold to form wavy
patterns.
? shaped fold - Anticline
Thrust or Reverse Fault
U shaped fold - Syncline
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Investigative team analyzes data table from May
2008 China Earthquake to solve a problem and
graph a solution.
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Can a candle light-up an electric bulb?
Construct a kinetic model to explore forms and
transfer of energy.
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Group discussion and reflection on the
construction of a 5-layer density column.
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Surprising results
Experimenting on density column
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Problem-solving
Collaboration