Investigation and Experimentation 5.6 Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept, and to address the content of the other three strands, students should develop their own questions and perform investigations. 5.6.c. plan and conduct a simple investigation based on a student developed question, and write instructions others can follow to carry out a procedure. 5.6.h. draw conclusions based on scientific evidence and indicate whether further information is needed to support a specific conclusion. Students practice responsible use of technology.
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology.
Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced models and produce creative works. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students use technology to develop of strategies for solving problems. Develop groups of 4 to 5 students and review general group investigation phases with students. Obtain a video about space, the solar system, or space travel such as Journey to the Planets.