Features of Project-based Science (Sustained Inquiry)

• Driving Question
  • Worthwhile, Feasible, Anchored in the Lives of Learners, Meaningful

• Investigation
  • Ask/Refine Questions, Design, Carry-out Procedures, Interpret and Analyze Data, Share Findings.

• Collaboration
  • Learning Communities--Listen, Share, Take Risks, Debate, Explain

• Artifacts
  • Representation Student Understanding, Representation of Classroom Culture

• Technology
  • Investigation, Artifact Development, Collaboration, Information Access, Planning

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