Independent Research
How will you share your learning? ShowWhatYouKnow
The project outline is here: Science Inquiry Project outline 2024
The document for defining your terms and tracking your subsequent questions is here (if you are working by hand, adjust the size of the boxes and then print; if you like to type, download the document and save it in your school files: Science Inquiry Project Definition of Terms and Subsequent Questions 2024
Don’t forgot to create a document to track your sources!
Try entering combinations of the key terms involved in your inquiry question into the search window of the below sources (a non-exhaustive list!):
CBC (articles)
CBC Listen (radio/podcasts)
Also try googling:
- “[your topic] cbc spark”
- “[your topic] cbc quirks quarks”
- “[your topic] cbc ideas”
I have DVD copies of two documentaries that might be useful to some of you, depending on your inquiry questions. If you click on the titles below, and scroll down on the Wikipedia page, you’ll find a section called “Episodes” that gives you a general idea of the content of each episode.
Let me know if you are interested in signing out the DVD!
Sketchnoting
Sketchno Frenzy’s site is here.
Verbal to Visual’s Youtube channel is here.
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Observation Experiments
The project outline can be found here: Observation criteria 2023
The assessment rubric can be found here: Observation log rubric 2023
The Science of His Dark Materials
The project outline can be found here: The Science of His Dark Materials project outline
The groups for the project can be found here: The Science of His Dark Materials groups 2023
The categories for assessment of research notes can be found here: Science Research Notes Assessment Sheet 2022
The group work reflection to completed the night after your presentation can be found here: Science of His Dark Materials_Group Work Assessment Form 2023
Don’t forgot to create a document to track your sources!
Remember that adding “for kids” to your search terms can often lead you to sources that present a basic understanding of your topic in a reader-friendly manner; it can be good to ground yourself here (and revisit as needed) before you engage with higher-level, more complicated sources.
Also, try entering combinations of the key terms involved in your topic into the search window of the below sources (a non-exhaustive list!):
CBC (articles)
CBC Listen (radio/podcasts)
Also try googling:
- “[your topic] cbc spark”
- “[your topic] cbc quirks quarks”
- “[your topic] cbc ideas”
I have DVD copies of two documentaries that might be useful to some of you, depending on your inquiry questions. If you click on the titles below, and scroll down on the Wikipedia page, you’ll find a section called “Episodes” that gives you a general idea of the content of each episode.
Let me know if you are interested in signing out the DVD!
The Brain Project
Project outline: Brain project outline 2022
Rubric: Brain lapbook rubric 2022
Checklist: Brain Project Checklist 2022
Reflection: Science Brain lapbook reflection
Useful Links for Construction
- Lap-book Interactives: http://www.homeschoolshare.com/lapbook-templates.php
- Pop-ups (V-folds, Internal Stands): http://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/popup1.htm
- Rotary Mechanism, Mouth Mechanism: http://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/popup2.htm
- Slide Mechanism: http://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/popup3.htm
- Puzzle Purse: http://www.marthastewart.com/1099224/decorative-past-puzzle-purse-valentine
- Pull-tab Mechanisms: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Mechanics-Part-1-The-Slider/
- Pull-out Pop-up Tab: ttps://littlegreenbox.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/automatic-sliding-tab-tutorial/
- More Pop-ups: https://littlegreenbox.wordpress.com/tag/step-by-step/
- Flexagon: http://www.murderousmaths.co.uk/games/flex/flexmake.htm
- Envelope Accordion Book: http://lifeyourway.net/bookmaking-for-kids-accordion-envelope-books-2/
- Pocket Book: http://changing-phase.blogspot.ca/2012/11/whats-that-in-your-pocket.html?m=1
Resources
Iain McGilchrist videos about the divided brain
Interactive map of the human brain