A Science Investigation Lesson:

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A Science Investigation Lesson

• A Focus on the Process and the Use of Notebooks

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Purpose of this Lesson

• To demonstrate the use of notebooks in a science
  investigation lesson
• To demonstrate classroom management during a
  science lesson
• To illustrate the use of inquiry

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This science lesson is a lesson within a lesson.
Think about what the teacher is doing with the
class and what you are doing as the student. We
will discuss this after the lesson has finished.
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Scenarioestablishes purpose and creates
motivation

• You are a textile chemist working for a large
  fabric company. Your company is planning to
  produce a new line of raincoats. You are given
  four fabric samples. Your job is to test each
  fabric and decide which one would make the best
  raincoat.

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Notebook Parts

• Focus Question
• Prediction
• Planning Materials
• Data Collection
• Claims Evidence
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Reflections Next Steps

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Focus Question

• Which one of the fabric samples makes the best
  raincoat?

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Predication/Hypothesis You need to make a
predication about each fabric sample.I think
this fabric will______because_______________.
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PlanningCreate a test to determine which fabric
is the bestMaterials Water, dropper, fabric,
paper towel
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Data Collection ChartInformation collected on
each fabric sample as to its possible use as a
raincoat
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Conclusion

• Recommendation
• Reflection
• Next Steps

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Lets talk about the lesson.

• the beginning of the lesson
• the middle of the lesson
• the end of the lesson
• What did you learn?

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• Math Strategies that work in science

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Collecting Data
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Literacy
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Eighth grade notebook
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Notebook with added part to use newly gained
knowledge
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Guided prompt on Predication to model response
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Directions for creating a data table to include
all necessary information
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This is what the table looks like after
directions have been given.
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Drawings are an important part of any notebooks.
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Seventh grade notebook
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Reflective PracticeA piece of every
professionals development

• Think about the whole lesson.
• Did it go well or not? Why?
• Does it need to be more organized?
• Do you need to change anything?
• Do you need to add anything?
• Were modifications needed?
• It takes 3 years to feel comfortable with any new
  curriculum.