Select an investigation that could be used to answer a specific question SPI 0407.Inq.1

Links verified 6/24/2013

1. Bird Sleuth: Investigating Evidence - this module consists of five investigations which give students the chance to learn science by doing science
   1. Teacher's Guide - a 44 page .pdf document
   2. Resource Pages - a 28 page .pdf document
   3. Investigator's Journal - a 25 page .pdf document
2. Dr. Shawn's 10 Easy Steps to Science Fair Success - Although the focus is on science fair projects, you will still get some good guidance on planning a simple investigation. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Experiment Template - template for recording information when completing a Science experiment [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
4. Introducing the Process of Investigative Science Using Worms - Students are introduced to the process of investigative science through a guided inquiry activity.
5. Keep-a-Cube - Using materials listed, make a container to see how long you can keep an ice cube from melting. Find out what works best to keep the heat away from the ice cube.
6. Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - experiments sorted by category
7. Rock-It Science Experiments - videos that make science engaging for students through silly stories and discovery learning
8. Science Experiments Straight from the Web - a lesson planning article from Education World
9. Science Snacks from the Exploratorium - use these miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium to plan simple investigations
10. Student Designed Investigations Part 2 - Testable Questions, Predictions, Materials and Procedures [lesson plan designed for grades 3-5]
11. Student Designed Investigations Part 3 - Collecting Data and Drawing Conclusions [lesson plan designed for grades 3-5]
12. Student Designed Investigations Part 4: Poster Presentations/Science Fair - This unit ends with students deciding on a testable question, designing an investigation, doing the investigation, collecting data and drawing conclusions. Students then create poster presentations of their investigation for a grade level science fair.

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