1. Museum of Science: Inquiry Project
Things You Should Know

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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?

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

6. 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

7. “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

8. 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!”

9. 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!”

10. My Inquiry Project
Choice # 2
The Great Pyramids
of Egypt

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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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?

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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?

21. 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

22. Museum of Science: Research Project
MORE Things You Should Know

23. 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

24. 11/23-12/2 Let Your Curiosity Help You Choose a Topic
Go online to 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.

25. Here are Some of Your Choices
Da Vinci the Genius
A Bird’s World
Catching the Wind
Hall of Human Life
Live Animal Care Center

26. More Exhibits to Consider
6. Living on the Edge (land, sea, air)
7. Making Models
8. Mapping the World Around Us

27. Still Looking? Try These
9. Math Moves! Experiencing Ratio and Proportion
10. Science in the Park

28. And More...
11. The Light House (the science of light and color)
12. Yawkey Gallery on the Charles:
Altering the River Flow
13. Chocolate: The Exhibition

29. 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?

30. 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?

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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.

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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

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

45. 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

46. 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.

47. 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

48. 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.

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

50. Museum of Science: Inquiry Project
Good luck!