Standard+C+Science+Inquiry

Alex Lab Equipment Bell, Bruce. (2011). Lab Equipment Part 1. Retrieved from [] Grades 4-8 This resource is a PowerPoint by Wisc-Online, a digital library built by the Wisconsin Technical College System, that shows examples of lab equipment, as well as their proper uses. A 14 -question quiz is also included at the end for study and retention purposes.
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 * C.4.4 Use simple science equipment safely and effectively, including rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, hand lenses, thermometers, and computers, to collect data relevant to questions and investigations**

Toni Eckmayer Title:The Einstein Project Link: [|The Einstein Project] WPS and [|The Einstein Project] have partnered together to offer grants to schools to experience hands-on inquiry-based science education materials for K-8 students. The Einstein science units help children retain what they've learned and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. The WPS grant allows up to two teachers per school to receive The Einstein Project's [|Electric Circuits] unit for 6 to 8 weeks for use in their 3rd to 5th grade classroom. Applications are considered on a twice-a-year basis. (Grades K-8)

Becca Standard C Howard Hughes Medical Institute: Cool Science for Curious Kids [|Cool Science] This site features five experiments that kids can do in various fields. There’s one about plants that teaches the different plant parts and includes an activity involving a salad; one about dust and an activity to build a “junk detector;” one about building a microscope out of house hold things, and a few others. The activities are simple, and are not “inquiry based,” but could be used as an engagement to lead into an inquiry based activity. It is best for younger children, grades k-3.

Katie Standard C (Multiple Standards) Title: SCENE, The Inquiry Process [|SCENE, The Inquiry Process] This site helps teachers understand exactly what is involved in scientific inquiry. It includes exploration into the different areas of inquiry and what should be asked of the students, what they should think about, testing their thoughts and reflecting on what happened. It can be used as a teacher guide for how to include inquiry within lessons. Grade Level: All

Title: Explorer's Guide: Science Inquiry Link:[|Explorer's Guide] Link:[|Grand Canyon Video] The first link is for the main website. This website has a lot of resources for PreK-12. Each grade level has resources for the Arts, Health & Fitness, Math, Reading & Language Arts, Science & Tech, and Social Studies. For the PreK-5 level, they have a 'Jim Henson' company animated video examining the formation of the Grand Canyon. That is the second link. (Link 1:Grades PreK-12. Link 2: Grades PreK-5)

Title – How to Think Like a Scientist by Stephen P. Kramer and illustrated by Felicia Bond Link to resource - []1 Description of resource – This book covers four areas in introducing and explaining the scientific method to 9 – 12 year olds - How do you answer questions, Using the scientific method, What do you want to know, and What do you think. It explains the reasons why we would want to use the scientific method and explains it is a logical and simple way that younger learners will be able to grasp. You could use this book in teaching students to make detailed observations, set up an experiment with a control group and how to use these skills in everyday life. Range of appropriate grade levels – 3rd – 5th Linda Chappetto

Jessica Title: Bill Nye the Science Guy Link: [|Bill Nye the Science Guy] Most students know who Bill Nye the Science Guy is from TV, school, or from other people. This website is all about him. There are loads of interactive videos that will help students ask questions and wonder why things are the way they are and why things happen in science and in everyday life. Students can also read science articles on many topics. The possibilities are endless with this website. (Grades K-8)

Standard: C.4.6 Communicate the results of their investigations in ways their audiences will understand by using charts, graphs, drawings, written descriptions, and various other means, to display their answers Title: Virtual Pond Dip Link: Virtual pond Description: In this website students look at a pond dip though the virtual world. They explore what can be found in the pond dip sample and identify the different organisms that live in it. It is a safe controlled environment for students to use technology in the classroom and not have the mess. Grade: 3-5

Science, Standard C: Science Inquiry (C.4.2., C.4.5., C.4.7., and C.4.8.) Systems, Up, Up and Away! [|Science NetLinks - Systems 2: Systems, Up, Up and Away!] This resource encourages students to collect data about how space shuttles and rockets work. Students are directed to interactive websites to learn and answer questions about what items and what proportions of those items are necessary for a rocket to work. Then, students begin creating their own baking soda and vinegar powered rockets. General directions for the physical construction of the rocket are given to the students, but the students themselves determine the size of the rocket, the design of fins, and the ratio of vinegar to water they will use. Students then launch their rockets and ask and answer questions about what designs worked best and which didn’t work well. Finally, the class is given time to revise their rockets and launch them again. Grades 3-4

Title: Scientific Method [|Scientific Method] This resource contains an animated video about the scientific method and suggestions for applying the method at home or school. The website offers a free trial, but otherwise it requires one to sign up. Grades: 2-5