Shifting from Procedural to Investigative Labs- Astronomy

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Cooking is like science because ________

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Could you learn to cook without ever being in a kitchen or making a dish?

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What have you changed about your instruction since the August PD?

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Based on the outcomes and objectives presented, which of the following are key goals of investigative science instruction?

• Empowering students to make decisions about methods and data collection

• Guiding students in analyzing data to identify patterns and trends

• Focusing only on memorization of facts

• Encouraging meaningful scientific conclusions

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Which of the following best describes the role of teachers in implementing investigative lesson plans?

• Teachers provide all the answers to students.

• Teachers design lesson plans where students start with an investigation and decide the best methods and tools to use.

• Teachers assign worksheets for students to complete independently.

• Teachers only focus on lectures and presentations.

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How do the SEPs support an investigative lesson model?

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List three characteristics that distinguish investigative labs from procedural labs.

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Which of the following best describes a key difference between procedural and investigative labs?

• Procedural labs focus on following steps to confirm known answers, while investigative labs encourage curiosity and hypothesis building.

• Procedural labs encourage curiosity and hypothesis building, while investigative labs focus on confirming known answers.

• Both types of labs focus only on following procedures.

• Investigative labs do not involve data interpretation.

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What do labs look like in your classroom right now? What changes would you like to see in how labs are conducted in your classroom?

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How do the RTCs and SEPs connect to support students in their scientific learning?

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Is this lab investigative? How do we know?

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How does the order in which you begin the lesson cycle impact student learning and engagement?

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What are two ways teachers can support an investigative classroom, according to the lesson cycle?

• By making shifts in existing activities

• By following a strict procedural approach

• By altering the timing and sequence of lessons

• By avoiding modifications to lessons

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Reflecting on today's lesson about shifting from procedural to investigative labs, what is one question you still have or something you would like to learn more about?