An attention getting, thought-provoking approach to initiate inquiry is through the use of discrepant events. A discrepant event puzzles the observer, causing him or her to wonder why the event occurs as it did.
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Balloon Races Demonstration by Patricia Mikkila. To demonstrate the properties that affects the rate of reaction for a Chemistry 12U : Energy Change and the Rate of Reaction ... Cereal Flake Races by Amber Stephens, A magnet is used to pull cereal flakes for Grade 11 Science U/C : ... Disappearing Liquids by Rubina Atcha.
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FUN GIMMICKS, GIZMOS & DISCREPANT EVENTS DEMOS TO MAKE POINTS IN SCIENCE INSTRUCTION These demos are among some that we have seen or developed and used. They are meant to challenge the thought processes of those observing through discrepant events.
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Discrepant Events; Background Information: A Discrepant Event is something that surprises, startles, puzzles, or astonishes the observer. The child will be guided while finding a solution, but he or she will discover the reason for the discrepant event. Discrepant events can be used: • to engage students in...
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problem solving, misconceptions and scientific discrepant events, ... A discrepant scientific event is a surprising occurrence—such as corn growing ...
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A discrepant event is an event that is atypical, unusual, or in which there is an inconsistency between what can reasonably be expected to happen and what is depicted as happening. It can be done through a guided demonstration or through a pictorial riddle.
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Liem, Tik L. (1992). Invitations to science inquiry. Chino Hills, CA : Science Inquiry Enterprises. 502 Lie Gr. 10-12. Over 400 discrepant events to interest and motivate your students in learning science!"
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discrepant events: why they fascinate students ... I try to bring closure, or resolution, to a discrepant event, or at least begin to,by the end of one class period. I have seen students "chuck ... For older children, "The Believe It Or Not Weather Quiz" and Wright's list of discrepant events would be a good place to start.
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SCIENTIFIC DISCREPANT EVENTS CAN BE used to effectively teach science concepts and principles as a component of "the learning cycle" (TLC) instructional strategy. A scientific discrepant event is a phenomenon that occurs in a way that seems to run contrary to initial reasoning.
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Great sites for science teachers! ... Science Inquiry Demo- Every month, this site features several Discrepant Event Demonstrations. "These are interest-arousing and often surprising phenomena that causes one to wonder about the science concepts being presented."
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