1. Thinking out of Time Jackie Mason

2. Purpose: To modify, trial, and reflect on Lane Clark’s Thinkbox to support thinking and inquiry in my classroom.

3. How the Action Research was developed…

4. Context: Interacting Astronomical Cycles

5. Cutting back the Cell…

6. “ I can think to ask questions.” “ I can use a mind map to help me.”

7. “ I can think to find info. about my question.” “ I can use a highlighter to help me.”

8. “ I can think to order my info by cutting and pasting.” “ I can use a retrieval chart to help me.”

9. “ I can think to present my info. in a new way.” “ I can use PowerPoint and MovieMaker to help me.”

10. “ I can think to infer the impact of a journey.” “ I can use a PMI chart to help me.”

11. “ I can think to give a point of view.” “ I can use a consequences chart to help me.”

12. Discovering many ways of using the Cell…

13. To conclude …

14. What is the journey of a planet’s life? Holly, Jensen, Ezra, Rachael Where to next?