NoS+Investigating

Aim: Carry out science investigations using a variety of approaches: classifying and identifying, pattern seeking, exploring, investigating models, fair testing, making things, or developing systems. L6 Objective: Develop and carry out more complex investigations; show an increasing awareness of the complexity of working scientifically; and begin to evaluate the suitability of the investigative method chosen

Open-Ended Investigations: Thought you might like to know that I am using the O wing Glider activity with our new students. I have given it a bit of structure to help them get into it and so far it has been great. Already have had a group of students that said at the start "we're not much good at science" who at the end, after developing the second best glider said " wow - we can do science, we just have to try lots of different things until we find something that works." Structure: Faye Booker __fbooker@ormiston.school.nz__
 * Look at the o wing picture - what are all the things you can change in this design (and for those that need help - what are all the things that you can measure or count on this picture?)...Brainstorm your ideas - remember a brainstorm has no wrong answers - we want you to think creatively.
 * Discuss in your group which idea you think will best improve the glider so it flies the furtherest.
 * Now get equipment and trial your ideas...you can change and modify as you go provided you keep a record of what you have attempted.
 * Prepare your best glider design for the 'fly-off' competition.

Models

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Critique an investigation