Science 7
Our next unit of study in Science will be decided upon by……… YOU!
We are not actually going to all be studying the same subject this
second trimester. We are going to participate fully in what our British
Columbia Ministry of Education has asked us to do in the new curriculum that
has come into effect this year. It is called Inquiry-Based Learning.
Here are some helpful videos that explain it well as to how it fits into
our science course:
The Steps of Inquiry Based Learning
1. ________________ Finding the question that
matters.
2. ________________ Gathering information on the
topic through research.
3. ________________ Shaping the information into
a product
4. ________________ Sharing the discoveries with
others.
5. ________________ Reflecting on insights and
learning.
Science Inquiry by Rachel Splawn
Science inquiry is defined as the “diverse ways in which
____________________ study the ________________ world and propose explanations
based on the ________________derived from their work.”
Where to start? Good question. Let me give you a helpful boundary. Limit your inquiry to anything you can find on any of these sites:
Take the time to look all through
the site including some of the short videos, resources and related articles. Keep a list of topics/questions that stirred
your interest.
Then, go through the steps of inquiry based learning.
Use the back of this sheet to help you plan.
Planning
for My Inquiry Based Science Display
** This sheet must be filled out and brought to
Mrs. R. before you receive a display board.
1. Possible “questions
that matter” and interest me
2. Gather
information on the topic by researching the different sites. 
(check)
(check)
3. Identify
approximately 3 main questions that will be answered in your project. Make sure
your answers to the 3 main questions are accurate and in your own words. If you use quotations, make sure you
understand the quotation, can pronounce every word and cite the source. One of your sources must be from the 3 that
were suggested at the beginning of the assignment. (ie. Strive to have a biblical connection.)
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