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A Kids’ Inquiry Conference
Extreme Makeover: Science Fair Edition
Alissa Royal
K-8 Engineering Coordinator
Dollie Green
5th Grade Science Teacher
What is a Kids’ Inquiry Conference?
Science Fair scientific method competition rigid guidelines showing of work
through display boards
Science Fair vs. Kids’ Inquiry Conference
Kids’ Inquiry Conference
scientific method non-competitive choice showing of work
through variety of mediums to audiences
authentic experiences fosters collaboration become experts on
topic integration of
technology beyond word processing
Get others excited about science
Authentic, non-competitive environment
Students sharing science experiences
Greater awareness of their own science knowledge
Strengthened presentation, communication and technology skills
Melissa Cardinal KIC Goals
KIC Outcome
Foster science inquiry in classrooms stixy.com
Start Question Boards early in the year
testable vs. researchable questions
Establish a student timeline
Introduce KICEstablish parent rolesGather materials
Where do I Start?
Decide what type of KIC: single school or multi-school
Determine location: rooms for presentations and demonstrations, welcome area, keynote address
Determine date: time of year and day of weekDetermine time: begin with KIC Pep Rally, how
many sessions, length of sessions, morning group and afternoon group.
Determine needs for implementation: technology, materials, volunteers, mentors
Coordinator and Teacher Checklist
Organizing and Hosting
Student Preparation for Presentations or Demos
RubricsRolesPlanning
sheetsBlurbs Presenters
BiosJournal
ArticlesRehearsals
Student Presentations
Websites
Demonstrations
Videos
Vodcast
Display Boards
Oral Presentations/PowerPoint
Live Streaming
Why do KIC?
Increase of student conceptual understanding
Increase in district and state data
Student ownership of own learning
Connects all processing skills in a cohesive experience
“Being a scientist”Improves student
cognition21st century skills: digital
literactyBusiness and community
partnerships
Dieckman, Dona, Charles R. Pearce, and Wendy Saul. Beyond the Science Fair: Creating a Kids' Inquiry Conference. Chicago: Heinemann, 2005. Print.
"The Kids' Inquiry Conference Homepage." The Elementary Science Integration Projects. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. <http://www.esiponline.org/kic/
"Science Education Products and Supplies | ETA/Cuisenaire." ETA/Cuisenaire: Hands-On Manipulatives and Supplemental Educational Materials for Grades PreK-12. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. <http://www.etacuisenaire.com/catalog/department?deptId=SCIENCE&d0=SCIENCE>.
"Melissa Ridge Elementary - KIC: Kids' Inquiry Conference." Melissa Ridge Elementary - Index. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. <http://melissa-ridge.groupfusion.net/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=3036&sessionid=fea16593c11b978dda2befd292dcf250
Resources
Structured Guided Student-
Initiated
Scientific Inquiry Continuum
Student:
Teacher:
focuses on focuses on more focuses on one aspect than one aspect all aspects
model and guide model and guide defines supporting aspects supporting aspects learning goals
guide reasoning guide reasoning guide reasoning
with discretion
Stixy.com
Scientific Inquiry Model: NW Regional Educational Library
