Science Methods Response 5 by Megan Elaine Campbell https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc Made with love en-us 2016-06-16 05:45:12 UTC 2016-06-16 06:07:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Inquiry Is... meganc08 https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794428 "Active, persistent, and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it and the further conclusions to which it tends." -Dewey]]> 2016-06-16 05:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794428 Inquiry Is Where... meganc08 https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794496 students are asked to formulate their own ideas, state their opinion on an important issue, or to find things out for themselves.]]> 2016-06-16 05:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794496 Students Become... meganc08 https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794552 Seekers of information and problem solvers.]]> 2016-06-16 05:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794552 Inquiry Steps... meganc08 https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794625 #1. Start with something interesting, intriguing, or puzzling.
#2. Ask questions and get students to explore and experiment.
#3. Guide students, but allow them to articulate their own ideas.
#4. Plan questions in advance to help you guide students toward the concepts you would like them to learn. 
#5. Encourage students to formulate additional questions for further investigation, record their ideas and data, and form conclusions based on evidence.]]> 2016-06-16 05:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794625 NSTA Position meganc08 https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794766 The National Science Teachers Association supports inquiry science. They believe that it must be in the daily curriculum of every elementary school student at every grade level.]]> 2016-06-16 05:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794766 Elementary school students value science best when.. meganc08 https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794849
  • a variety of presentation modes are used to accommodate different learning styles, and students are given opportunities to interact and share ideas with their peers.
  • the scientific contributions of individuals from all ethnic origins are recognized and valued.
  • other subject areas are infused into science.
  • inquiry skills and positive attitudes are modeled by the teacher and others involved in the education process.

    • ]]>     2016-06-16 06:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794849     Elementary school science programs are improved when... meganc08 https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794908
  • teachers keep abreast of appropriate science education research.
  • educational research becomes the premise for change or innovation in elementary school science, and teachers participate in action research in elementary science

    • ]]>     2016-06-16 06:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114794908     Advocating Science meganc08 https://padlet.com/meganc08/hiq51gs9v9hc/wish/114795006 School administrators must be strong advocates for elementary students. Administrators must provide support systems by—
    • supplying appropriate materials, equipment, and space.
    • recognizing exemplary elementary science teaching.
    • encouraging special science events.
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