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WARNING! This is not just for SCIENCE PROCEED WITH AN OPEN MIND & A LOT OF QUESTIONS
Generalizations GGenerating and testing of hypotheses approached in a inductive or deductive manner. TTeachers should ask students should clearly explain their hypotheses and their conclusions If I leave for school early tomorrow, I can get into the Science Lab before everyone else. How long will it take me to text all my friends about the party tomorrow Brad’s house? Do I have enough time before Calc. class?
Recommendations MMake sure students can explain their hypotheses and conclusions UUse a variety of structured tasks to guide students. 1. Systems analysis 2. Problem solving 3. Historical investigation 4. Invention 5. Experimental inquiry 6. Decision making
Teaching plays a vital role in generating and testing hypotheses. Three ways to do this: Spreadsheet software Data collection tools Web resources
SPREADSHEET software The USUAL—Microsoft Excel Google Spreadsheets wikiCalc
Data Collection Tools Allow students to see the BIG PICTURE. Recognize the pattern. TYPES: Class used equipment The World Wide Web Collaboration with other classrooms & their data
Web Resources —including Gaming Software Allow students: Background info Help in making decisions See outcomes Engaging learning experiences Mr. McDivitt’s experience on Serious Gamers Source ( 6.php) His blog: ( )
A few resource to check out: Smog City ( ) NASA SCIence Files Problem Board ( ) NOVA Building Big ( ) By Kid for Kids: How to Invent ( ) More on pp in textbook Web Resources —[continued]
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