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A Kids’ Inquiry Conference
The Next Generation of Science Fair:
Alissa Royal
K-12 Engineering Coordinator
Dollie Green
5th Grade Science Teacher
The Next Generation of Science Fair Webpage
How has the student’s understanding of scientific literacy been develop through this process?
Guiding Question
Question BoardsTypes of InvestigationData Collection PostersInquiryClaims, Evidence & ReasoningEmbedded Process SkillsTechnology
Instructional Opportunities
Science Fair scientific method competition rigid guidelines showing of work
through display boards
Science Fair vs. Kids’ Inquiry Conference
Kids’ Inquiry Conference
scientific method non-competitive choice showing of work
through variety of mediums to audiences
authentic experiences fosters collaboration become experts on
topic integration of
technology beyond word processing
Get others excited about science
Investigating with focus
Authentic, non-competitive environment
Students sharing science experiences
Greater awareness of their own science knowledge
Strengthened presentation, communication and technology skills
Melissa Cardinal KIC Goals
KIC Outcome
What is a Kids’ Inquiry Conference?
Structured Guided Student-
Initiated
Scientific Inquiry Continuum
Student:
Teacher:
focuses on focuses on more focuses on one aspect than one aspect all aspects
model and guide model and guide defines supporting aspects supporting aspects learning goals
guide reasoning guide reasoning guide reasoning
with discretion
Stixy.com
Scientific Inquiry Model: NW Regional Educational Library
How does changing the applied force affect how high the cork flies?
FOSS Scientific Reasoning/Variables
Flippers Investigation
What is a question board?Setting the stage…Start with an investigation where the question is provided (structured or guided inquiry)
Question Boards
Testable vs. Researchable Card Sort
Choosing the testable questions1. Choose from the question board2. Last year’s KIC question and change
variable3. Differentiated for students with deep
content knowledge on a specific topic
Inquiry Planning Sheet
Part 1: Choose the testable question
Sorting Activity
3 Types of Investigations
3 Types of Investigations
An Analysis of the Descriptive, Comparative and Experimental Scientific ResearchDesigns in the 2009 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)by Sandra S. West, Ph. D.
Part 1: Choose the testable question
Part 2: Type of Investigation/Hypothesis/Variables
Part3: Tools
Part 4: Designing Scientific Investigations
Part 5: Diagram & Data Collection
Part 6: Communicating Results
Inquiry Planning Sheet
Inquiry Planning Sheet/Presentation MediumAcceptance LettersBiographyResearchInvestigationBlurbJournal ArticlePresentation developmentRehearsalKIC Conference
Student Process: Timeline
Blurbs
Inquiry Planning Sheet/Presentation MediumAcceptance LettersBiographyResearchInvestigationBlurbJournal ArticlePresentation developmentRehearsalKIC Conference
Student Process: Timeline
JA GuidelinesRubricResearch www.bibme.orgWriting ProcessPublication www.lulu.comCover Art Contest
Journal Articles
Inquiry Planning Sheet/Presentation MediumAcceptance LettersBiographyResearchInvestigationBlurbJournal ArticlePresentation developmentRehearsalKIC Conference
Student Process: Timeline
GuidelinesRubricsTech TrainingsPeer ExpertsRehearsals
Presentations
Student Presentations
Websites
Demonstrations
Videos
Photostory/Vodcast
Display Boards
Oral Presentations/PowerPoint
Live Streaming
Choice in PresentationVideo
Flipvids8mm video cameraMicrosoft
MovieMakerWebpage
TeacherWebGoogle SitesGlogsterTeacherTubeWeeblyMOODLE
Photo Story or VodcastDigital cameraMicrosoft Photo Story
DemonstrationPresentation with Visual
AidMicrosoft PowerPointPreziAnimoto
PodcastAudacity
Live Streamingustream.tv
Inquiry Planning Sheet/Presentation MediumAcceptance LettersBiographyResearchInvestigationBlurbJournal ArticlePresentation developmentRehearsalKIC Conference
Student Process: Timeline
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Moodle
Visiting Students
Self selecting
JournalingQuestionin
g
Coordinator Roles
Decide what type of KIC: single school or multi-school
Determine location: rooms for presentations and demonstrations, welcome area, keynote address
Determine date: time of year and day of weekDetermine time: begin with KIC Pep Rally,
how many sessions, length of sessions, morning group and afternoon group.
Determine needs for implementation: technology, materials, volunteers, mentors
Coordinator and Teacher Checklist
Organizing and Hosting
How has the student’s understanding of scientific literacy been develop through this process?
Guiding Question
Dieckman, Dona, Charles R. Pearce, and Wendy Saul. Beyond the Science Fair: Creating a Kids' Inquiry Conference. Chicago: Heinemann, 2005. Print.
"The Kids' Inquiry Conference Homepage." The Elementary Science Integration Projects. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. <http://www.esiponline.org/kic/
Flippers Investigation. FOSS Field test unit. Delta Education.
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