Nick
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I have used iNaturalist on many occasions. I like that it gives you options of what it could be, and once you choose someone either confirms the ID or says it it something else. This is great because it provides a direct connection to someone else doing science, or at least an expert in the field. The problem is that students need to be 14 or older to create an account with iNaturalist, and my students are 7th grade. I have used the seek app with them, but not yet connected to any CS project. Hoping to do that this year.
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As educators I think we need to get away from the memorization of content, which I think is where inquiry comes in. Either taking the students outside to observe, or bring the outside inside. We also need to lead by example and explore our curiosity with them. The more excited and interested educators are about what they are doing, hopefully the more excited the students will be. I also think they need to be taught how to observe and ask questions. I really liked the "Lemon of a Lesson" from the previous section to get them started.
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I teach 7th grade and having them understand that anyone can contribute to science is powerful for many of them. It can get them away from the misconception that scientist where lab coats and only do work in labs. The outdoors is a wonderful lab that students often times do not think about. Contributing that science to something larger than their classroom can hopefully make some connections to the bigger picture.
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I teach 7th Grade science and we have a unit on cells, and osmosis. I have done the Gummy Bear osmosis experiment which the kids enjoy, and brings out some good results for students to think about. I think this would fall under the Structured Inquiry as the content is new and the procedure is somewhat structured and the results are generally the same. However, it does provide an opportunity for students to explain what happened. The students predict what they think will happen to the gummy bear based on the solution they put it in. I have provided multiple liquids and have students choose 2 - 3 to give them some choice in the experiment. They are usually very surprised at the results.
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Inquiry is a wonderful way to get students to use their investigative skills. I like how it allows students to use their prior knowledge to help guide them to new information. I think the discussion is an important part of the process, allowing students to share ideas helping them to form new ideas from each other. Also much more engaging than direct instruction.
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