Students asked testable questions about the cube, such as, What is on the bottom of the cube?
Ability: Use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data. Students performed an experiment to obtain information that either supported or refuted their proposed explanation. Ability: Develop descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models using evidence. Students used their observations about the cube to recognize patterns and propose an explanation for what is on the bottom of the cube. Ability: Communicate scientific procedures and explanations. Students communicated their results by speaking to the class. Understanding: Different kinds of questions suggest different kinds of scientific investigations. The cube investigation relied on students’ making observations and recognizing patterns. Other types of investigations rely on collecting specimens, performing experiments, making models, and seeking more information. Understanding: Scientific explanations emphasize evidence; have logically consistent arguments; and use scientific principles, models, and
Related Questions
- How will students know what parts of the online course to study to prepare for the LOMA exam? What material in the online course will be testable?
- How is the best way to prepare students to distinguish data and testable theories of science?
- Do participating employers ever hire Co-op students after the Co-op term has ended?
