Modules: Understanding the Scientific Investigation Cycle and its Application in Chemistry
Course Description:
The Investigation Cycle refers to a process where a teacher plans instruction around a Big Idea. Students engage in the cycle to make sense out of the information. This framework allows teachers to develop rigorous content and deliver it in an engaging way. In this module we will deconstruct the framework and apply the steps to creating an engaging and rigorous unit for Chemistry.
Topics Addressed:
Knowledge:
• Teachers are familiar with the Scientific Inquiry Framework or SIF
• Teachers are knowledgeable about “visual thinking inquiry” models
• Teachers understand that the developing units and lessons require purposeful and thoughtful planning
• Teachers are familiar with the content standards and objectives they need to cover while teaching thermodynamics
Skills:
• Teachers will be able to apply the ideas from the framework to unit lessons
• Teachers are able to apply knowledge from this module to future units of planning.
Mindset:
• Inquiry is an effective tool for teaching science
• An inquiry framework is an effective model for developing units and lessons
The Investigation Cycle refers to a process where a teacher plans instruction around a Big Idea. Students engage in the cycle to make sense out of the information. This framework allows teachers to develop rigorous content and deliver it in an engaging way. In this module we will deconstruct the framework and apply the steps to creating an engaging and rigorous unit for Chemistry.
Topics Addressed:
- Review of the Scientific Investigation Cycle
- The Big Idea while studying chemical reactions
- What are puzzling phenomenon we can study with chemical reactions?
- What evidence will students collect and analyze?
- What "visual thinking" models will students create to show their understanding?
Knowledge:
• Teachers are familiar with the Scientific Inquiry Framework or SIF
• Teachers are knowledgeable about “visual thinking inquiry” models
• Teachers understand that the developing units and lessons require purposeful and thoughtful planning
• Teachers are familiar with the content standards and objectives they need to cover while teaching thermodynamics
Skills:
• Teachers will be able to apply the ideas from the framework to unit lessons
• Teachers are able to apply knowledge from this module to future units of planning.
Mindset:
• Inquiry is an effective tool for teaching science
• An inquiry framework is an effective model for developing units and lessons