Identify specific investigations that could be used to answer a particular question and identify reasons for this choice 0407.Inq.1

Links verified 6/24/2013

1. Dr. Shawn's 10 Easy Steps to Science Fair Success - Although the focus is on science fair projects, you will still get some good guidance on planning a simple investigation. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
2. Experiment Template - template for recording information when completing a Science experiment [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Introducing the Process of Investigative Science Using Worms - Students are introduced to the process of investigative science through a guided inquiry activity.
4. Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - experiments sorted by category
5. Rock-It Science Experiments - videos that make science engaging for students through silly stories and discovery learning
6. Science Experiments Straight from the Web - a lesson planning article from Education World
7. Science Snacks from the Exploratorium - use these miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium to plan simple investigations
8. Student Designed Investigations Part 2 - Testable Questions, Predictions, Materials and Procedures [lesson plan designed for grades 3-5]
9. Student Designed Investigations Part 3 - Collecting Data and Drawing Conclusions [lesson plan designed for grades 3-5]
10. Student Designed Investigations Part 4: Poster Presentations/Science Fair - This unit ends with students deciding on a testable question, designing an investigation, doing the investigation, collecting data and drawing conclusions. Students then create poster presentations of their investigation for a grade level science fair.

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