Science+Inquiry+Boxes

=Science Inquiry Boxes= http://science-in-a-box-sound.wikispaces.com/ || *Cells - Microscope http://scienceinaboxcells.wikispaces.com/ || http://scienceinaboxrocksandfossils.wikispaces.com/ || Water Cycle http://scienceinabox-thewatercycle.wikispaces.com/ || http://science-in-a-box.wikispaces.com/ || *Electricity http://scienceinabox-electricity.wikispaces.com/ ||
 * **3rd grade** || **4th grade** ||
 * *Sound
 * *Rocks/Fossils
 * *Magnetism

http://scienceinaboxhabitatsecosystemsadaptations.wikispaces.com/ || Moon Phases http://scienceinaboxmoonphases.wikispaces.com/ || http://scienceinaboxsolarsystem.wikispaces.com/ ||   || http://scienceinaboxmotionandmass.wikispaces.com/ ||  ||
 * **5th grade** || **6th grade** ||
 * *Habitats/Ecosystems/Adaptations
 * Solar System - Planets & Stars
 * *Motion/Mass

Post survey link
__https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFBxQ01wTXc2OVdnWjlwVlRCc0VWMVE6MA#gid=0__ Your T Number is required (please have it handy before you begin) Project Number is 304 Course Number 4140 Deadline: Please complete the survey by Friday, Dec 9.

=To Get Started=
 * Copy the associated lesson from the "Picture Perfect Science" Book that applies to your topic. Make one for each member of your group.
 * Locate a GEMS Guide or AIMS activity book that applies to your topic to begin your order list. Websites below.
 * Locate supplies that you would like to order for your box. Include at least one children's book in your order (Amazon may be the best choice for ordering books). Check several different sources to find the best prices. You can order from more than one vendor. Each member of your group has $70 to contribute.
 * Use excel to create a list of supplies that you will need for your box listed by supplier. Include the Item #, Item Name, total number of each item and the Item Cost. Use the AutoSum Feature to keep track of how much you have "spent". Additionally, list items that need to be purchased locally, where you suggest to purchase them, and give an estimate of the cost. Post your excel sheet to your WIKI home page (see below); email & print a copy to Dr. Suters.

GEMS Guides @http://lhsgems.org/gemsguides.html

AIMS Activity books grades 3-5 @http://store.aimsedu.org/aims_store/books/science-activity-books-3-5/ Labs, Kits, and Components @http://store.aimsedu.org/aims_store/lab-and-kit-components/

=Sources for Ordering Supplies= Nasco Science @http://www.enasco.com/science/

EAI Education (select science) @http://www.eaieducation.com/

Carolina Biological Supply company @http://www.carolina.com/home.do

Science Kit & Boreal Labs @http://sciencekit.com/

Delta Education @http://www.delta-education.com/

ETA Cuisenaire Science @http://www.etacuisenaire.com/catalog/department?deptId=SCIENCE

Vernier (probeware) @http://www.vernier.com/

=Next Steps (Begin on October 7 and work on weekly)=

Each group should create a New Wiki. Name the WIKI "Science In A Box __" and include the name of your topic. One person create the site and then invite the other members of your team and also invite Dr. Suters. Add pages for the following topics:
 * Standards** (list the science standards for your grade level; also list standards across the curriculum that can apply and describe how - math, social studies, and language arts/writing) by class the week of October 10
 * Background Information** (describe important information for the teacher in order to prepare to teach the topic - include common misconceptions students may have - cite sources and indicate when you are using direct quotes) by class the week of October 17
 * Box Activities** (used to describe the materials that are in the box and specific activities; at least one per person - related to the Picture-Perfect lesson plan and GEMS or AIMS book) Prior to practicum week of November 7
 * Lesson Plans & Websites** (include additional lesson plans, websites, & videos (mixpod) that would be helpful for teaching about your topic; each source should include a brief annotation) by class the week of October 24
 * Assessment Tools** (These should be tools that you create yourself or that you find ready to use. List the formative assessment probes that apply as well as formative assessment ideas from the Keeley textbook; Incorporate a list of standardized test items associated with your topic as well - use STEMResources.com for test items as modeled in class) by class week of October 31

Notes:
 * Use the home page to introduce your project and list the members of your team
 * You can add additional pages as needed.
 * Locate Formative Assessment Probes that would be useful for your unit. These will be helpful in writing the background information for your WIKI page.
 * Decide as a group how to best divide responsibilities. Each page should have contributions from each member of the group if possible.
 * If possible plan to use your box as part of your school placement.
 * Be prepared to share your box and do at least one activity with our class on the last day of science methods in December. You will be expected to share/display student work and pictures if you were able to use the box in your placement.

Voice Thread Reflection
Signup for a VoiceThread account if you don't already have one. Create an identity or avatar for yourself by using a picture of yourself or clipart that speaks to you. Go to our voice thread for this project - linked and embedded below. On the first slide, comment on how your perceptions of this project changed over time from introduction until now. What was the most meaningful aspect for you? Least meaningful aspect? On the slide for your topic reflect on how you were able to use your box with students (if you were able to), how you would have liked to use the box with students (if you were able to and if you weren't able to), and observations or suggestions that you have about the project and your topic. Use two different formats for posts - type, voice, or video @http://voicethread.com/share/2513971/

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