Indiana Water Quality Statewide Analysis

Extend the Inquiry for Elementary Students #2

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§ Carefully observe the land near the water and the body of water your class analyzed.

§ Work with a partner or a small group of students to brainstorm a list of questions about the water or the surrounding habitat.

§ Discuss the list of questions and choose an interesting one that can be answered through investigation.

Problem: Identify the problem or question you want to investigate.

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Hypothesis: Tell what you think will be the result of your investigation.

Materials: List the materials you will need for your project.

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Procedure: Write instructions that others could follow to complete your investigation.

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Observation: During the investigation record what you observe.

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Conclusion: Write claims based on evidence cited in your observations.

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Reflection: Compare your conclusion to your hypothesis. Describe surprises during the investigation. Suggest a change of materials or procedure to improve the investigation. Tell what you learned. List additional questions related to your discovery.