Checks Lab Each team has an envelope containing a series of bank checks. A few are removed at a time, and the...

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:	Checks Lab
Resource ID:	786
URL:	http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/chec.lab.html
Resource Description:	Each team has an envelope containing a series of bank checks. A few are removed at a time, and the team attempts to construct a plausible scenario which involves those checks. With each subsequent removal of checks, appropriate revision of the scenario is done. Final scenarios are compared by the class. Class discussion is designed to show how human values and biases influence observation and interpretation, even in science. This is one of the few nature-of-science lessons which have a biological connection.

Instructional Component Type(s):

Lesson Plan (Primary Type), Problem-Solving Task

Keywords:

Nature of Science

Intended Audience:

Educators, Students

Public Remarks:

By Author/Submitter
The checks provided with the lesson include contexts that may require some sensitivity. Consider modifying this lesson in fun and interesting ways by writing your own sets of checks.

Resource Collection:

CPALMS

RELATED STANDARDS (3)

» SC.912.N.1.6: Describe how scientific inferences are drawn from scientific observations and provide examples from the content being studied.
Cognitive Complexity: Moderate l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Belongs to: The Practice of Science

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» SC.912.N.1.7: Recognize the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions, methods and explanations.
Cognitive Complexity: Low l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Belongs to: The Practice of Science

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» SC.912.N.2.4: Explain that scientific knowledge is both durable and robust and open to change. Scientific knowledge can change because it is often examined and re-examined by new investigations and scientific argumentation. Because of these frequent examinations, scientific knowledge becomes stronger, leading to its durability.
Cognitive Complexity: High l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Belongs to: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge

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RELATED ACCESS POINTS (9)

» SC.912.N.1.In.a:	Identify a problem based on a specific body of knowledge, including life science, earth and space science, or physical science, and do the following: 1. Identify a scientific question 2. Examine reliable sources of informtion to identify what is already known 3. Develop a possible explanation (hypothesis) 4. Plan and carry out an experiment 5. Gather data based on measurement and observations 6. Evaluate the data 7. Use the data to support reasonable explanations, inferences, and conclusions. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.912.N.1.In.d:	Identify that scientists use many different methods in conducting their research. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.912.N.1.Pa.a:	Recognize a problem related to a specific body of knowledge, including life science, earth and space science, or physical science, and do the following: 1. Observe objects and activities 2. Follow planned procedures 3. Recognize a solution. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.912.N.1.Pa.d:	Recognize that people try different ways to complete a task when the first one does not work. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.912.N.1.Su.a:	Recognize a problem based on a specific body of knowledge, including life science, earth and space science, or physical science, and do the following: 1. Recognize a scientific question 2. Use reliable information and identify what is already known 3. Create possible explanation 4. Carry out a planned experiment 5. Record observations 6. Summarize results 7. Reach a reasonable conclusion. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.912.N.1.Su.d:	Recognize that scientists use a variety of methods to get answers to their research questions. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.912.N.2.In.c:	Recognize that scientific knowledge can be challenged or confirmed by new investigations and reexamination. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.912.N.2.Pa.b:	Recognize a variety of cause-effect relationships related to science. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.912.N.2.Su.b:	Recognize that what is known about science can change based on new information. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »

PEDAGOGY

Subject:	NGSSS: Science
Grade Level(s):	9,10,11,12

Nature of Instruction:

Structured Inquiry (Level 2)

Instructional Time:

1 Hour(s) 40 minute(s)

SOURCE & ACCESS INFORMATION

Name of Author/Source:	Judy Loundagin
Resource recommended by:	Jon Swanson
Is this Resource freely Available?	Yes
Access Privileges:	Public

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