Science Inquiry

by E Brunsell on Sep 14, 2009

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The core characteristic of science inquiry is helping students develop evidence-based explanations of natural phenomena.

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What is Science?

Process and Outcome Process --- Outcome What is Science? Science assumes that the natural world can be understood by gathering evidence . Science attempts to explain the natural world and these explanations are tested using evidence . Science Inquiry --------------- Outcome

Process and Outcome Process --- Outcome What is Science? Credit: Flickr – Cayusa - http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2962437091_d7ec9fdfb0.jpg Science Inquiry --------------- Outcome

Process and Outcome Process --- Outcome The Essential Features of Science Inquiry Adapted from the National Research Council. (2000). Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press Science Inquiry --------------- Outcome

A Scientific Explanation Makes Sense of Data Science Inquiry --------------- Outcome

Process and Outcome Evidence-based Explanations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URyiSUNQPs8 Science Inquiry --------------- Outcome

Rigorous Peer Review Evidence-based Explanations Community Analysis and Feedback Science Inquiry --------------- Outcome

Process and Outcome Process --- Outcome Evidence-based Explanations What is happening? Source Flickr: Orange 42 http://www.flickr.com/photos/fake_eyes/342753239/ Science Inquiry --------------- Outcome

Yeah, but… … what about standards… … and testing?

Process and Outcome Science Inquiry Works. http://www.project2061.org/publications/bsl/online/index.php Science Inquiry --------------- Outcome

Process and Outcome Science Inquiry Works. Geier, R., Blumenfeld, P.C., Marx, R.W., Krajcik, J.S., Fishman, B., Soloway, E., Clay-Clayton, J. (2008). Standardized Test Outcome for Students Engaged in Inquiry-Based Science Curricula in the Context of Urban Reform. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. v45 n8 p922-939 Science Inquiry --------------- Outcome

Woo hoo! Look at me!!!!

Evidence-based Explanations What is your… … Question? … Explanation? … Evidence? … Reasoning? Science Inquiry

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