A Kids’ Inquiry Conference
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A Kids’ Inquiry Conference The Next Generation of Science Fair:
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The Next Generation of Science Fair:. A Kids’ Inquiry Conference. The Next Generation of Science Fair:. A Kids’ Inquiry Conference. Alissa Royal K-12 Engineering Coordinator [email protected]. Dollie Green 5 th Grade Science Teacher [email protected]. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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A Kids’ Inquiry Conference
The Next Generation of Science Fair:
A Kids’ Inquiry Conference
The Next Generation of Science Fair:
Alissa Royal K-12 Engineering Coordinator
Dollie Green5th Grade Science [email protected]
What is a Kids’ Inquiry Conference?
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
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
Determine scope of KIC for your campus
Establish support from colleagues
Foster science inquiry in classrooms
Introduce KIC to studentsEstablish a student
timelineEstablish parent rolesGather materials
Where do I Start?
Decide on the level of involvement: 1 class, 1 grade, whole department
Decide what type of KIC: single school or multi-school
Determine location: rooms for presentations and demonstrations, welcome area, keynote address
Organizing and Hosting
Determine date: time of year and day of week
Determine 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
Organizing and Hosting
Teacher Preparation for a Kid’s Inquiry
ConferenceEstablish rubricsStudent/Teacher conferencing
Assist students in evaluating their plan
Mini-LessonsMonitor progress
Student Preparation for a Kid’s Inquiry
ConferenceEstablish rolesInvestigation
Planning sheetsExperimentationBlurbs Presenters BiosJournal ArticlesPresentation PrepRehearsals
Technology Tools as a Vehicle for
LearningVideo
Flipvids8mm video cameraMicrosoft
MovieMakerWebpage
TeacherWebGoogle SitesGlogsterTeacherTubeWeeblyMOODLE
Photo Story or VodcastDigital cameraMicrosoft Photo Story
DemonstrationPresentation with Visual
AidMicrosoft PowerPointPrezi
PodcastAudacity
Live Streamingustream.tv
Student Presentations
Websites
Demonstrations
Videos
Vodcast
Display Boards
Oral Presentations/PowerPoint
Live Streaming
Cardinal Learning Online
Why do KIC?
Increase of student conceptual understanding
Increase in district and state data
Student ownership of own learning
Connects all processing skills in a cohesive experience
“Being a scientist”Improves student
cognition21st century skills: digital
literacyBusiness and community
partnerships
Generation 2.0: The Next Step in Starting a Kids’
Inquiry ConferenceShort Course
Saturday9:00-12:00
Generation 2.0: The Next Step in Starting a “Kids’ Inquiry Conference.” Renovate your science fair into a “Kids’ Inquiry Conference” to support the rigor and complexity of our newest standards. This working session will take us through the process of moving students through the inquiry continuum, to create independent thinkers, writers, data collectors, and communicators of science. Create a plan for implementing a Kids’ Inquiry Conference on your campus and walk away with checklist, timelines, schedules, and rubrics for a success first year of KIC.
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/
"Science Education Products and Supplies | ETA/Cuisenaire." ETA/Cuisenaire: Hands-On Manipulatives and Supplemental Educational Materials for Grades PreK-12. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. <http://www.etacuisenaire.com/catalog/department?deptId=SCIENCE&d0=SCIENCE>.
"Melissa Ridge Elementary - KIC: Kids' Inquiry Conference." Melissa Ridge Elementary - Index. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. <http://melissa-ridge.groupfusion.net/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=3036&sessionid=fea16593c11b978dda2befd292dcf250
Resources
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 discretionStixy.com
Scientific Inquiry Model: NW Regional Educational Library
