This scientific experimentation unit is intended as an exploration of creative ideas in scientific experimentation and exploration for all ages and all abilities. The Tic-Tac-Toe tables below are divided into Gardner's intelligences and by ability level. This allows teachers and learners to pick and choose from different learning styles and different skill levels.
Exploration of Scientific Experimentation
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Beginner
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Emergent | Capable | Advanced |
Intrapersonal - What questions do you ask about your world and how things work? |
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Interpersonal - When you have questions, who do you ask?- Do you try to solve problems with others?
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Kinesthetic - Are you a hands-on explorer? - What materials do you like to work with? |
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Language (Spoken) - Do you enjoy listening to science shows? - Do you enjoy presenting your ideas to an audience? |
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Language (Written) - Do you enjoy writing your ideas and showing how you got there? |
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Logical-Mathematical - Do you like working with and analyzing data (charts, graphs, tables)? |
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Musical - Do you enjoy exploring your ideas through sound and rhythm? - How are sounds produced? How do they vary? |
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Naturalistic - Do you enjoy exploring your ideas in the natural world? - Do you enjoy plants and animals? |
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Visual-Spatial - Do you enjoy shapes and patterns? - How would you create a science display?
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Winning Display Boards |