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| Project Description | ||||
| The role of science and scientific study
through the use of science fairs is designed to teach
students “how to think like scientist.” Incorporating
computers will also produce technology capable kids. In this unit, students
will be taught to use the steps in the scientific method
using Inspiration to create projects. A technology based science
project will enable students to become:
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| Project Goals | ||||
| Essential Question: | ||||
| What elements make up a good science project? | ||||
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What ingredients go into a winning science fair project? How can you find answers to your own questions scientifically? How can I
confidently explain the process or experiment and whyt
works the way it works? |
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| Illinois and CPS Learning Standards | ||||
| STATE GOAL 11: HAVE A
WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROCESSES OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
AND TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN TO INVESTIGATE QUESTIONS,
CONDUCT EXPERIMENTS, AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. CAS A. Identify problems and derive solutions to
demonstrate an understanding of the processes of
scientific investigation Conduct a literature search with appropriate sources on an assigned topic. CAS B. Design and safely conduct scientific investigations
to answer questions and test the validity of predictions:
making observations, describing procedures, organizing
data, drawing reasonable conclusions, and interpreting
results. CFS Formulate appropriate questions to acquire information about objects, organisms, and events in the environment. Demonstrate skill in using scientific instruments and technology to obtain different levels of precision (e.g., triple beam and electronic balances, graduated cylinders, sieves, stereoscopes, timers, electric meters, calculators, computers). Use a variety of techniques to gather and display scientific data derived from individual and collaborative investigations (e.g., test, interview, survey). CAS C. Know and apply the concepts, principles, and
processes of technological design. CFS Design and implement technological solutions to particular problems and describe the entire process, from problem identification to analysis of solution effectiveness. |
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Access:
Interpret:
Produce:
Communicate:
Evaluate:
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Teacher Resources |
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