Inquiry+Short+Course+2010

RITES Inquiry Short Course 2010 Facilitators: Jay Fogleman (URI) Doug McGunagle (Cranston East HS)

Day 1 - The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

 * Day 1 Notes in Google Docs
 * Circuit Builder Simulation (Used in Dining Room Wiring design challenge)

Day 2 - Deepening Inquiry: Observing, Analysis, and Literacy

 * Day 2 Notes in Google Docs
 * Depth of Knowledge and Inquiry - Resource from RIDE relating inquiry processes to Webb's Depth of Knowledge
 * Heart Rate Data Table:
 * Box Plot Maker:-A Box and Whisker plot can be used to compare populations, eg:m/f,age

**Day 3-**

 * Day 3 Notes in Google Docs
 * Thermo Regulation Inquiry Labs
 * [[file:RITES.pdf|Mini-Lab Notebook Foldable]]

Other Inquiry Resources

 * PheT Science Simulations - Huge collection of computer-based activities oriented toward inquiry and student-centered learning. Many of these simulations include teacher-rated lesson plans and worksheets.
 * [|Developing More Curious Minds] - An enjoyable and practical book that addresses issues and problems regarding motivating students toward higher order thinking and wrapping their minds around inquiry to enhance their learning skills.