Teaching Children Science: A Project-Based Approach, 2/e

Joe Krajcik, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Charlene Czerniak, University of Toledo
Carl Berger, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

How Are Scientific Investigations Developed?

PERFORMING YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION

Materials Needed:


1		Work with at least one partner to observe mealworms (available at most pet stores). Record your observations.



2		What questions come to mind? Are your questions testable? Can you phrase your questions in terms of a hypothesis?



3		What background information do you need? Obtain that information.



4		Design an experiment to answer your question.



5		Carry out the experimental work.



6		How can you analyze your data? Complete the -analysis.



7		What conclusion can you draw?



8		Share your experimental work and data with the members of your class.



9		What other questions come to mind? What would you do differently if you did your investigation over again?



10		Document your investigation in your portfolio.

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