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Surprising Science Questions


Deborah Myers, a science lab instructor at Ford Road Elementary School in Memphis, Tennessee

I have a large bulletin board in the science lab entitled, Surprising Science Question of the Week. Every week, I put a question on the board, along with a picture clue that the students much research in order to find the answer. They put their answers, along with their name and grade level, in a pocket that I have hanging outside my door. I give a personalized Science Whiz of the Week Certificate that I created on my computer to everyone who gave a correct answer. The winners also get their names posted in the hallway along with the answer to the question. I was amazed when my answer pocket started filling up! The children even stop me in the hallway to ask me if the new question is up and if they answered it correctly.

 

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shp | 2011/09/18

I have questions, but like the idea of picture clues. I would love to see your set.

Mrs. E | 2011/09/16

"Love it!" I teach 5th grade. Can I have a copy of your questions?

jelarson | 2011/09/16

I love your idea! Would you share your questions or resources for the questions?

Lynn | 2011/09/16

I love this idea! But like everyone else who responded, I wonder how you found your questions and how the questions could be differentiated for younger, third grade, students.

Staci | 2011/09/14

Where do you get your questions? Would love to do something like that. Great idea-thanks for sharing!

Pam Van Auken | 2011/09/14

Where do you find all your questions?

Mrs. V | 2011/09/14

Great idea? Where do you get the questions? Website? Book?

Lynda | 2011/09/14

Awesome idea! Would love some suggested questions! Thanks.

Stephanie | 2010/03/03

Is there a resource where you get your questions from?

A. Bassillo | 2010/03/03

What a great idea. Kids love a small challenge. Great way to have them come back over and over again.

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