1. The Check Activity The students, in groups of three (or four), are assigned to the following roles: A) Leader / Director B) Time KeeperC) RecorderD) Reporter 1. The groups are informed that they will receive a grade for this exercise and total group participation is a large part of the grade 2. The envelopes, containing the relevant data are distributed to the group leaders with the instructions that they are to follow directions and handle the data as directed (only they will remove checks from the envelope). 3. One piece of data (one check) is removed from the envelope. Much of the information that can be gleaned from the check should be discussed. 4. The groups are told that they are to remove three additional checks (four total, at this time) and compose a scenario (a hypothesis) that “ties together” all four bits of data. Ten minutes will be allowed for this. 5. After the time has expired, the groups are then told to remove three more checks (seven total, at this time) and include all available data in their new/revised story. At this time, they have eight minutes to incorporate their data into their story. Encourage the recorder to keep taking good, accurate notes. 6. One last time, instruct the group to remove their four final bits of data or four more checks (eleven total). This will complete the data that the group will use to finish the story they will report to the class. The groups now have ten minutes to get all the details arranged. 7. When time has expired, bring the class to order and ask for volunteers to report their scenarios. Have the other groups listen closely for information that they might not as yet have “discovered”.

2. Conclude by stating: 1. Positive comments. 2. Pointing out that -science is collaborative. -it is important to have good note taking skills. -it is important to be able to interpret data. -it is important not to remain fixed in one’s interpretation of data…(be flexible) 3. Their stories may have had to be totally re-written in order to include all data and that is actually a part of doing good science-changing theories to include/account for all known information. Collect and grade the assignment. Have the student leader/directors return all data in their original envelops, without looking at the remaining bits of data.

3. Rob L. Brown, Sr. 1437 Tampa Avenue, Apt. J-432 Bloomington, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars Illinois State Bank CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ :085936750: 4900861734 Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ :085936750: 4900861734 Blank Checks

4. Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 0321 :085936750: 4900861734 0321 Rob L. Brown, Sr. 1437 Tampa Avenue, Apt. J-432 Bloomington, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars Illinois State Bank CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 0110 :085936750: 4900861734 0110 Babyland Toys and Stuff Rob L. Brown 1239.17 May 1, 1972 Rob L. Brown Sr. Royal Porsche, Ltd. Sept. 1, 1988 35,000.00 One thousand two hundred and thirty nine and 17 / 100 Thirty five thousand dollars and No / 100

5. Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 0453 :085936750: 4900861734 0453 Rob L. Brown, Sr. 1437 Tampa Avenue, Apt. J-432 Bloomington, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars Illinois State Bank CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 0114 :085936750: 4900861734 0114 Howe Hospital Rob L. Brown Sr. 1300.00 May 5, 1973 Rob L. Brown Sr. Art’s body shop Sept. 1, 1988 7300.00 One thousand and three hundred dollars and No / 100 Seven thousand and three hundred dollars and No / 100

6. Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 1458 :085936750: 4900861734 1458 Rob L. Brown, Sr. 1437 Tampa Avenue, Apt. J-432 Bloomington, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars Illinois State Bank CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 0116 :085936750: 4900861734 0116 Junior Prep academy Rob L. Brown Sr. 3,000.00 Aug 31, 1977 Rob L. Brown Sr. Valley ambulance Sept. 10, 1988 179.00 Three thousand dollars and No / 100 One hundred seventy nine dollars and No / 100

7. Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 1532 :085936750: 4900861734 1532 Rob L. Brown, Sr. 1437 Tampa Avenue, Apt. J-432 Bloomington, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars Illinois State Bank CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 0128 :085936750: 4900861734 0128 Computer-R-Us Rob L. Brown Sr. 6340.27 May 5, 1973 Rob L. Brown Howe Hospital Sept. 1, 1988 27,000.00 Six thousand three hundred forty dollars and 27 / 100 Twenty seven thousand dollars and No / 100

8. Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 2863 :085936750: 4900861734 2863 Rob L. Brown, Sr. 1437 Tampa Avenue, Apt. J-432 Bloomington, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars Illinois State Bank CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 0132 :085936750: 4900861734 0132 John J. Smythe, Headmaster Rob L. Brown Sr. 2000.00 Dec 1, 1985 Mary H. Brown Memorial Funeral Home Oct. 15, 1988 7137.00 two thousand dollars and No / 100 Seven thousand one hundred thirty seven and No / 100

9. Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 2867 :085936750: 4900861734 2867 Rob L. Brown, Sr. 1437 Tampa Avenue, Apt. J-432 Bloomington, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars Illinois State Bank CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 0140 :085936750: 4900861734 0140 Lawson, Lawson, and Sheets Rob L. Brown Sr. 1000.00 Dec 10, 1985 Mary Brown M.A.D.D. Oct. 30, 1988 5000.00 One thousand dollars and No / 100 Five thousand and No / 100

10. Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 2872 :085936750: 4900861734 2872 Mental health clinic Rob L. Brown Sr. 250.00 Jan 15, 1985 Two hundred and fifty dollars and No / 100 Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 2721 :085936750: 4900861734 2721 Mental Health Center Mary Brown 250.00 Feb 15, 1985 Two Hundred and fifty dollars and No / 100

11. Rob L. Brown, Sr. or Mary H. Brown 1007 Shady Lane Normal, Illinois 61761 Pay to the Order of $ ________________________________ Dollars NATIONAL CITY BANK OF MICHIGAN/ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Memo ________________ ___________________________ Date _________ 2873 :085936750: 4900861734 2873 Judge H.T. Stein Rob L. Brown Sr. 5000.00 Jan 17, 1985 Five thousand dollars and No / 100

12. May 1, 1972 Babyland Toys and Stuff $1239.17 Rob L. Brown May 5, 1973 Howe Hospital $1300.00 Rob L. Brown Sr. Sept. 20, 1977 Computer-R-Us $6340.27 Rob L. Brown. Sr. Aug. 31, 1977 Junior Prep Academy $3000.00 Rob L. Brown Sr. Dec. 10, 1985 Lawson, Lawson, and Sheets $1000 Rob L. Brown Sr. Dec. 1, 1985 John J. Smythe, Headmaster $2000 Rob L. Brown Sr. Oct. 15, 1988 Memorial Funeral Home $7137.00 Mary H. Brown Rob L. Brown, Sr. 1931 Lilac Drive Jan 15, 1985 Mental Health Clinic $250.00 Rob L. Brown Sr. Jan 17, 1986 Judge H.T. Stein $5,000 BOTH Sept. 10, 1988 Valley Ambulance $179.00 Rob L. Brown Sr. ONLY Rob Sept. 1, 1988 Royal Porsche, Ltd. $35,000 ONLY Rob Oct. 1, 1988 Howe Hospital $27,000 Rob L. Brown ONLY Rob Sept 5. 1988 Arts Body Shop $7300.00 ONLY Rob Rob L. Brown, Sr. October 30, 1988 MADD Mary H. Brown $5000 ONLY Rob Feb 15, 1985 Mental Health Center $250.00 Mary H. Brown Both Names on account Amounts