Museum of Science: Inquiry Project Things You Should Know

YOUR Inquiry Project Definition of Inquiry Inquiry is the science, art and spirit of imagination. It can be defined as the scientific process of active exploration by which we use critical, logical and creative-thinking skills to raise and engage in questions of personal interests.

YOUR Inquiry Project Definition of Inquiry Driven by our curiosity and wonder of observed phenomena, inquiry investigations usually involve Generating a question or problem to be solved Choosing a course of action and carrying out the procedures of the investigation Gathering and recording the data through observation and instrumentation to draw appropriate conclusions

YOUR Inquiry Project Definition of Inquiry How you ask? What will you be doing? You will be choosing one exhibit from the Boston Museum of Science, and after carefully thinking/learning about that one exhibit, you will create a quality question to research and answer. Generating a question or problem to be solved How you ask?

My Inquiry Project An Inquiry Demonstration using three different “Objects”, not “Exhibits”

Steps you will take: 1. Choose an exhibit 2. Narrow down to one topic 3. Research your topic 4. Choose a product to share what you learned 5. Present your results

“Love that Boy” by Walter Dean Myers My Inquiry Project Choice # 1 - A poem from the book “Love that dog” “Love that Boy” by Walter Dean Myers

My Inquiry Project “Love that Boy” by Walter Dean Myers Love that boy, like a rabbit loves to run I said love that boy Love to call him in the morning love to call him “Hey there, son!”

My Inquiry Project Jack’s Version Love that dog, like a bird loves to fly I said love that dog l Love to call him in the morning love to call him “Hey there, Sky!”

My Inquiry Project Choice # 2 The Great Pyramids of Egypt

Still Dogs, but what breed exactly? My Inquiry Project Choice # 3 Still Dogs, but what breed exactly? Huskies!

How do I choose from 3 of my favorite things? My Inquiry Project How do I choose from 3 of my favorite things? Think about each object Ask myself questions about each one Consider how much I might learn about each object

My Inquiry Project Which one did I choose? Choice # 1 - A poem from “Love that dog” Choice # 2 - The Great Pyramids of Egypt Choice # 3 - Huskies

My Inquiry Project Which one did I choose? Choice # 3 - Huskies! Why?

My Inquiry Project Huskies What do I know? What do I want to know?

My Inquiry Project Huskies What do I know? Huskies are large dogs Huskies have a great deal of thick fur Huskies are “sled” dogs Huskies are strong dogs

My Inquiry Project Huskies What do I want to know? What makes a Husky a Husky? Where did Huskies come from? What impact have Huskies had on humans? What impact have humans had on Huskies?

My Inquiry Project Huskies A few things I have learned Husky /ˈhʌski/ is a general name for a sled-type of dog used in northern regions They are an ever-changing cross-breed of the fastest dogs.[ Nearly all dogs' genetic closeness to the gray wolf is due to admixture Their eyes are typically pale blue, although they may also be brown, green, blue, yellow, or heterochromic.

My Inquiry Project Huskies Academic Vocabulary to define and understand Husky /ˈhʌski/ is a general name for a sled-type of dog used in northern regions They are an ever-changing cross-breed of the fastest dogs.[ Nearly all dogs' genetic closeness to the gray wolf is due to admixture Their eyes are typically pale blue, although they may also be brown, green, blue, yellow, or heterochromic.

YOUR Inquiry Project Definition of Inquiry What will you be doing? You will be choosing one exhibit from the Boston Museum of Science, and after carefully thinking/learning about that one exhibit, you will create a quality question to research and answer. Now it is your turn - What will you choose?

Steps you will take: 1. Choose an exhibit 2. Narrow down to one topic 3. Research your topic 4. Choose a product to share what you learned 5. Present your results

Museum of Science: Research Project MORE Things You Should Know

Steps you will take: 1. Choose an exhibit 2. Narrow down to one topic 3. Research your topic 4. Choose a product to share what you learned 5. Present your results

11/23-12/2 Let Your Curiosity Help You Choose a Topic Go online to https://www.mos.org/exhibits to see the exhibits at the Museum. Not every exhibit you see on that webpage will be used for this project. You have 13 exhibits from which to choose. Here are your choices.

Here are Some of Your Choices Da Vinci the Genius https://www.mos.org/exhibits/da-vinci-the-genius A Bird’s World https://www.mos.org/exhibits/birds-world Catching the Wind https://www.mos.org/exhibits/catching-the-wind Hall of Human Life https://www.mos.org/exhibits/hall-human-life Live Animal Care Center https://www.mos.org/exhibits/live-animal

More Exhibits to Consider 6. Living on the Edge (land, sea, air) https://www.mos.org/exhibits/living-on-the-edge 7. Making Models https://www.mos.org/exhibits/making-models 8. Mapping the World Around Us https://www.mos.org/exhibits/mapping-the-world

Still Looking? Try These 9. Math Moves! Experiencing Ratio and Proportion https://www.mos.org/exhibits/math-moves 10. Science in the Park https://www.mos.org/exhibits/science-in-the-park

And More... 11. The Light House (the science of light and color) https://www.mos.org/exhibits/light-house 12. Yawkey Gallery on the Charles: Altering the River Flow https://www.mos.org/exhibits/yawkey-gallery-on-the-charles-river 13. Chocolate: The Exhibition https://www.mos.org/exhibits/chocolate

11/28 to 12/2 Explore the Exhibits Online Ask yourself: What is this exhibit about? Have I heard of this topic before? What do I know about it? Does it look like fun? Does it make me want to visit the Museum of Science?

11/28-12/2 Narrow Your Choices Find 2-3 exhibits you might like to explore further. Ask yourself: Is this something I am interested in? Do I know a little about it already? Do I want to know more about it? Will I enjoy researching this topic?

Quick Hint: Each Exhibit has Many Inquiry Questions There are many inquiry questions in each exhibit. Leonardo da Vinci is famous for painting the Mona Lisa. Leonardo da Vinci is also responsible for inventing or improving Flying Machines, War Machines, and other amazing inventions and innovations. Each of these parts of the exhibit can be an inquiry question to research.

Completed by 12/2 Choose One Exhibit When you have chosen ONE exhibit to research, you are ready to fill out Form 1: Exhibit Choice. Remember to include the reason you selected this exhibit.

12/5 - 12/9 What do I already know? What do I want to learn? Remember K-W-L from elementary school? What do I know or think I know about my exhibit? What do I want to know? Finish Form 1

Steps you will take: 2. Narrow down to one topic 1. Choose an exhibit 3. Research your topic 4. Choose a product to share what you learned 5. Present your results

12/5 - 12/9 Form 2: Create 3 inquiry questions. Write at least 3 inquiry questions related to your topic. Use Form 2. Hint: An Additional Resource to Help You Write 3 Questions Some exhibits have GUIDES on their webpage. The guides will give you more information about the exhibit and some topics you can research. The guides will be helpful if you can’t pick an exhibit or if you feel 3 questions are not easy to write. You will find the Guides at the bottom of the Exhibit webpage under Educator Resources. Remember, not every exhibit has an Educator Guide.

Steps you will take: 3. Research your topic 1. Choose an exhibit 2. Narrow down to one topic 3. Research your topic 4. Choose a product to share what you learned 5. Present your results

12/5 - 12/9 Form 2: First Step in the Research Process List some keywords (words or phrases) you can use to search for information about your project. Where to find keywords: Check the Suggested Search Words List Read the exhibit descriptions Read the Exhibit Educator Guides Look at your K & W (Know & Want to Know) questions on Form 1 Fill in Form 2: First Step in the Research Process

12/5 - 12/9 Form 2: Second Step in the Research Process Academic Vocabulary If there is a word you do not understand, write it in this section. If there is a word or phrase you think someone viewing your project will not understand, write it down. You will use these words and phrases for Form 3

12/12 - 12/16 Academic Vocabulary Collection Form Form 3: Academic Vocabulary Collection Form Copy the words or phrases you wrote in the Second Step of Form 2 onto the Academic Vocabulary Collection Form. Write the definition for each word. Use the word in a sentence.

Review the Boston Museum of Science By 12/16 and ongoing Review the Boston Museum of Science Exhibit of Interest Assessment Rubric The rubric will help you understand what is expected of you.

Research Guidelines: How Many Sources Do I Need? You will need to use at least 3 sources. Check the library LibGuide webpage for quick links to the Museum of Science, askri databases, World Book, Middle School Search, the Exploring Nature database and other research links. Use a variety of reliable sources.

Research Guidelines: How Do I Organize My Research? Use the Research Collection Forms. Use a separate form for each source. If you use a book, write the ISBN (International Standard Book Number) on the form. This will save you a lot of time when you do your citation. The ISBN is usually on the back of the book near the publisher’s bar code.

Research Tip: Start with the HHMS LibGuide askri.org is a great place to start World Book through askri Middle School Search (gr. 4-8) - through askri Ebsco databases for full-text articles and reference through AskRI.org Exploring Nature database HHMS library page Use reliable sources

Research Guidelines: Do I Have to Cite My Sources? Yes, you must cite your sources now and forever. Use MLA 8 format.

Steps you will take: 4. Choose a product to share what you learned 1. Choose an exhibit 2. Narrow down to one topic 3. Research your topic 4. Choose a product to share what you learned 5. Present your results

Form 3: Product Choices, Product Selection Process & Creation Process By 1/13/17 Form 3: Product Choices, Product Selection Process & Creation Process What is the best way to show what I learned? List 3 possible products you can create. Pick one. Give your reason for making this choice. Make a list of supplies you need to make this product. List the steps/tasks you will need to do the create the product.

Steps you will take: 5. Present your results 1. Choose an exhibit 2. Narrow down to one topic 3. Research your topic 4. Choose a product to share what you learned 5. Present your results

By 1/27/17 Form 4: Presentation Process This one is easy! You have answered these questions already on other forms. Copy your answers onto this form. Your product is due in school on 1/30/17.

SHOWTIME!!!!!!!!!!! 2/3/17 Presentations Presentations to students Presentations to our school community

Museum of Science: Inquiry Project Good luck!