"Week 8 "Living in Space" Challenge Menu

Technology in the Inquiry-Based Science Classroom, Spring 1999

Week 8-"Living in Space"Theme Technological Challenge Menu

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These are the Special Technology Challenges for Technology in the Inquiry-Based Science Classroom, Spring '99. Please feel free to browse... And remember, Peer Review and Input are fundamental component of inquiry. You are being called upon to provide feedback to your peers.

WEEK EIGHT (Apr 5-9)

Assignment: Read Dragonfly Living in Space and Houses issues and Teacher’s Companions. Read Finding the Way and Houses booklets in A Field Guide. Try the Special Technology Challenge.

Special Technology Challenge for the Teacher

As a way of getting started on the living in space theme, try reviewing some educational software related to living in space. Look for software in your school related to space, or contact Inquire Ohio’s Cyber-librarian for ideas. You may contact the Cyber-librarian by sending e-mail to the Inquire Ohio Resource Finders at help@waterconnections.org and tell them what themes or issues you want to explore with your students. The librarian will research your request and respond with a personalized message of suggested media and advice. Order the materials on-line, and they’ll be shipped to you the same day. Or ask the librarian to search again to meet your needs.
As a starting point, here are some recommended titles of software for you to review

Space Shuttle -This program puts students in the role of shuttle crew member. It includes short "training video" segments on living and working in space.

The Great Solar System Rescue -Here, students assume the roles of astronomer, geographer, meteorologist, and historian while working to find missing space probes.

Planetary Taxi -In this one, students "zoom through a scale model of the solar system at the wheel of [their] own cosmic taxicab."

Now, try this: Come up with your own checklist or criteria sheet for reviewing software. Include students in the review process and the creation of the checklist, if you wish.

Special Technology Challenge for the Teacher

As a way of getting started on the living in space theme, try reviewing some educational software related to living in space. Look for software in your school related to space, or contact Inquire Ohio’s Cyber-librarian for ideas. You may contact the Cyber-librarian by sending e-mail to the Inquire Ohio Resource Finders at help@waterconnections.org and tell them what themes or issues you want to explore with your students. The librarian will research your request and respond with a personalized message of suggested media and advice. Order the materials on-line, and they’ll be shipped to you the same day. Or ask the librarian to search again to meet your needs.
As a starting point, here are some recommended titles of software for you to review
Space Shuttle -This program puts students in the role of shuttle crew member. It includes short "training video" segments on living and working in space. The Great Solar System Rescue -Here, students assume the roles of astronomer, geographer, meteorologist, and historian while working to find missing space probes. Planetary Taxi -In this one, students "zoom through a scale model of the solar system at the wheel of [their] own cosmic taxicab." Now, try this: Come up with your own checklist or criteria sheet for reviewing software. Include students in the review process and the creation of the checklist, if you wish.

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Technology Challenges & Assignments

Technology Challenges and Submissions

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Week 1 (Feb 15-19)Flight Theme/Introducing the Internet since I last visited
in the last 10 days

Week 3 (Mar 1-5) Skeletons Theme/Internet Communication

Week 6 (Mar 22-26) Finding the Way Theme/Computer Programs

Week 8 (Apr 5-9) Living in Space Theme/On-line Learning

Week 10 (Apr 19-23) Written Assignment

Week 11 (Apr 26-30) Revisions

Technology Challenges & Assignments
Technology Challenges and Submissions	Search for Submissions Entered....
Week 1 (Feb 15-19)Flight Theme/Introducing the Internet	since I last visited in the last 10 days
Week 3 (Mar 1-5) Skeletons Theme/Internet Communication
Week 6 (Mar 22-26) Finding the Way Theme/Computer Programs
Week 8 (Apr 5-9) Living in Space Theme/On-line Learning
Week 10 (Apr 19-23) Written Assignment
Week 11 (Apr 26-30) Revisions

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Week 2 (Feb 22-26) Prompt Question & Responses since I last visited
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Week 9 (Apr 12-16) Prompt Question & Responses

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