Middle School is a great time to give students the opportunity to put their science skills to use and design and carry out their own experimental design. In this module you will find resources and templates to guide you through a successful science fair from beginning to end.
Knowledge:
Teachers know the importance for students to truly understand the true nature of science students need to practice an open inquiry
Teachers are knowledgeable about the levels of inquiry and how they are connected to the “nature of science”
Teachers are familiar with the fundamental skills needed for students to perform an open inquiry
Skills:
Develop lesson plans that introduce and reinforce skills needed to develop an open inquiry
Provide opportunities for students to design and carry out an experiment
Organize your curriculum and manage a classroom that works to support middle school students during the time period of the science fair expectations
Mindset:
Inquiry is an essential element to learning about the nature of science
Inquiry is a learned skill and students must be given opportunities to practice