Research takes anywhere from a week to a month to find an idea and four weeks of collecting data-parent and family member mentoring is encouraged and welcomed. Presentations are alone or in twos where research is divided and each partner reports on his or her part and the inferences are collaborative. Many projects involve closely working with a family member. The presentation itself is only a few minutes in duration. Thought provoking applications of terms learned are reinforced as part of the evaluation of the research topic.
Presentations occur at the front of a class arranged in a circle.
Any items can be used -large demonstration table, blackboard, journal, student made props and anything that students want to provide or use. Uses appropriate strategies to solve problem. Applied statistics are accurate. Exceeds requirements of scientific method. Uses appropriate strategies to solve problem.