Inquiry...Inside and Out

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Science teachers from Grades 5-7 in O.U.R. CO-OP
schools Bergman Berryville Harrison July
30-31, 2008
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.
Berryville teachers compare observations in their
notebooks.
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The use of a notebook to reflect on observations
and deepen understanding.
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Evidence to support proposed model of the Black
Box.
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SPF 80
Hypothesis confirmed, or denied??
SPF 50
SPF 30
Design of an experiment to determine the effect
of sunscreen on the response of beads sensitive
to UV light.
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The Cheshire Cat Investigation of human
perception and motion.
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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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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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Sample results
Experimenting on unknown solutions- density
column
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Bergman Team Collaboration