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INQUIRY BASED SCIENCE. 4 Stage Cycle. First, students focus on what they already know about a topic. Next , students explore a scientific phenomenon or concept following a sequence of classroom investigations. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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4 Stage Cycle
First, students focus on what they already know about a topic.
Next, students explore a scientific phenomenon or
concept following a sequence of classroom investigations.
Third, students reflect on their observations, record them in science
journals, draw conclusions, and share their findings with others.
Finally, students apply their learning to real life situations and to other areas of the curriculum.
Students write observations and make conclusions, comment on their readings, and record
their reflections.
enhances student writing skills.
offers practice in organizing.
NOTEBOOKING…
provides an opportunity to express themselves clearly.
connects science to other areas of the curriculum.
provides an opportunity to express themselves clearly
connects science to other areas of the curriculum
NOTEBOOKING provides a unique form of assessment…
for the student
for the teacher
for the parent
A well maintained NOTEBOOK is the
place your student will record learning, concepts, and vocabulary.
There are no student
textbooks for Inquiry science.
You and your student should
review the Science notebook
REGULARLY.
The Claim – the answer to the question.
The Evidence – the supporting information used to arrive at the answer.
The Reasoning – making the connections to explain why the claim is correct.
Writing a Scientific Explanation
Scientific Explanation…
A New and Necessary Skill for Students to Acquire
An Example of Scientific Reasoning
Question:What shape is the
Earth?
The Claim
The Earth is round.
The Evidence
During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the Sun and the moon. The Earth casts a shadow over the moon. The shadow is curved.
The Reasoning
The Earth must be round or it would not cast a curved shadow during a Lunar Eclipse.
Scientific Explanation…
A New and Necessary Skill for Students to Acquire
Our Units of Study
EcosystemsMagnets and MotorsCatastrophic Events
How Are Grades Weighted?Summative Assessments (tests, quizzes, performance assessments) = 50%
Labs and Class work = 35%Homework = 15%
Assessment Retake PolicyRetake only a summative assessment.
Only if the first score was less than a 93%.One retake opportunity per assessment.
93% is the maximum score awarded any retake.
Students scoring less than 64% are required to retake a summative assessment.
Why a Retake ?Essentially…it’s all
about reinforcing the acquisition and
mastering of skills and concepts.
Should choosing to fail be an option?
PRIOR TO A RETAKEA tutoring or conferencing session must take place
Previous assignments must be completed
Additional assignments may be assigned
Stay in Touch… Be InformedWhen in doubt, check the Homework Hotline on
the school website daily.
Monitor your student’s work progress and current grades on the Parent Viewer
Visit my website through the Wilson School District site.
Email me… [email protected]
Call me… 610-670-0180 ext. 3064
Thanks for Visiting!