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A Kids’ Inquiry Conference

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 aroyal@melissaisd.org. Dollie Green 5 th Grade Science Teacher dgreen@melissaisd.org.

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A Kids’ Inquiry Conference

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  1. The Next Generation of Science Fair: A Kids’ Inquiry Conference

  2. The Next Generation of Science Fair: A Kids’ Inquiry Conference Alissa Royal K-12 Engineering Coordinator aroyal@melissaisd.org Dollie Green 5th Grade Science Teacher dgreen@melissaisd.org

  3. What is a Kids’ Inquiry Conference?

  4. Science Fair vs. Kids’ Inquiry Conference Science Fair • scientific method • competition • rigid guidelines • showing of work through display boards • 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

  5. Melissa Cardinal KIC Goals • 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

  6. KIC Outcome

  7. Where do I Start? • Determine scope of KIC for your campus • Establish support from colleagues • Foster science inquiry in classrooms • Introduce KIC to students • Establish a student timeline • Establish parent roles • Gather materials

  8. Organizing and Hosting • 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

  9. 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

  10. Teacher Preparation for a Kid’s Inquiry Conference • Establish rubrics • Student/Teacher conferencing • Assist students in evaluating their plan • Mini-Lessons • Monitor progress

  11. Student Preparation for a Kid’s Inquiry Conference • Establish roles • Investigation Planning sheets • Experimentation • Blurbs • Presenters Bios • Journal Articles • Presentation Prep • Rehearsals

  12. Technology Tools as a Vehicle for Learning • Video • Flipvids • 8mm video camera • Microsoft MovieMaker • Webpage • TeacherWeb • Google Sites • Glogster • TeacherTube • Weebly • MOODLE • Photo Story or Vodcast • Digital camera • Microsoft Photo Story • Demonstration • Presentation with Visual Aid • Microsoft PowerPoint • Prezi • Podcast • Audacity • Live Streaming • ustream.tv

  13. Student Presentations Websites Demonstrations Videos Vodcast Display Boards Oral Presentations/PowerPoint Live Streaming Cardinal Learning Online

  14. 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 cognition • 21st century skills: digital literacy • Business and community partnerships

  15. Generation 2.0: The Next Step in Starting a Kids’ Inquiry Conference Short Course Saturday 9:00-12:00 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.

  16. Resources 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

  17. Scientific Inquiry Continuum Structured Guided Student- Initiated 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 discretion Stixy.com Scientific Inquiry Model: NW Regional Educational Library

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