Technology in the Inquiry-Based Science Classroom, Spring 1999

Week 6-"Finding the Way"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 SIX (Mar 22-26) Finding The Way

Assignment: Read Dragonfly Finding the Way and Teacher’s Companion.
Read Finding the Way booklet, Making It Work (pp. 4-9) in A Field Guide.
Try Special Technology Challenge.

Special Technology Challenge for the Teacher

To get you comfortable using the main computer applications, try doing one or all of the following challenges. Note that computer programs often come with a book or a computer-based tutorial that should provide everything you need to know to use the program. Every program has its own learning curve--don’t be afraid to experiment!
Use a word processor to compose a one-page letter to students telling them about the upcoming Skeletons theme and the fun inquiries they will be doing in the coming weeks. Try using some of the special word-processing features, such as boldfacing, underlining, italics, centering, and font type.

Set up a database template that can be used to collect a class’s physical statistics, such as height, blood pressure, etc.

Set up a spreadsheet template for organizing a class party or for calculating your students’ grades.

Set up a storyboard to be used in a graphics program on science.

Where and What do I post to the World Wide Web?

The input for assignments will be on three different pages. You can Input Your Technology Challenge Responses & Feedback, your Discussion Questions, and your Written Assignments and Feedback by clicking on the Links and following instructions.

Technology in the Inquiry-Based Science Classroom: Post your Week 6 Technological Challenge Here. Respond to other week 1 submissions by following the links below!

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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
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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

Discussion Questions & Responses

Discussion Questions, Submissions and Responses

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Week 2 (Feb 22-26) Prompt Question & Responses
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Week 5 (Mar 15-19) Prompt Question & Responses
Week 7 (Mar 29-Apr 2) Prompt Question & Responses
Week 9 (Apr 12-16) Prompt Question & Responses

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