Participants were convinced that one Mystery Box, which
contained two balloons and two marbles, had absolutely nothing
in it. |
Dianne displays a bottle of clear fluid---water? Or not? Another
surprise! |
Carla prepares to take one of the mystery objects from the box.
The Mystery Box activity focuses on science processes
characteristic of those used in the K-3 grades: observing,
inferring, gathering data, and modeling. Additionally, it
demonstrates small and large group cooperative learning,
inquiry, and other instructional strategies which were discussed
at the conclusion of the experience. |
Dussie and Vickie now distribute hand-held microscopes as tool
for observing the properties of rocks. |
Participants practice using their microscopes. |
Using the microscope, Tara from the American Overseas School of
Rome, checks out ASOR colleague Sybil’s hair. |
Once familiarized with the microscopes, participants finally get
down to the business of observing and describing the properties
of rocks. |
Rachel of Casablanca American School examines mealworms while
Amy describes mealworm poetry written by her students. |
Shelley, Sybil, and Tara from AOSR try on their cool glasses
which separate light into the colors of the spectrum. |
Jeff and Jenny see the world through rose colored glasses. |
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