University of Limerick

Chain Reaction: A Sustainable Approach to Inquiry

Based Science Education

IntroductionMy Research Science

Researchers

Don’t forget you can ask questions at any time during the presentation!!!

Biomass

Biomass Content

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Valuable Chemical

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Valuable Chemicals

These chemicals used for: Agricultural Chemicals

FragranceTreat Wooden Flooring

Fuel Rockets

& to make other chemicals

Process of ResearchPlanning

Catalyst Preparation

Reaction

Analysis

Progression

Designing Research Question

Designing Investigation

Conducting Investigation

Collecting Data

Drawing Conclusions

Experimental Rig

Analysis

Chemical Products

Features of Scientific Enquiry

• Designing Research Question

• Designing Investigation

• Conducting Investigation

• Collecting Data

• Drawing Conclusions

The Role of a Researcher in Science

Is it a Snake or a Ladder ?

The Road to Success in Science

There is Always Another Option!!!

Ask an Expert

Initial Support System

Common Support System

If in Doubt-Take a Break and Come Back