To create my lesson, I began by adapting a resource given to us by Krista Pontius and Mark Anderson. I adapted a lab handout to match what I wanted to accomplish in my lab. After that, it all just kinda fell together. See the link below to see the Lesson Plan and Lab Handout!
It was time to put my lab to the test! Due to a time limit for my actual presentation, we front loaded reading the background and writing a hypotheses. We then began the lab with there procedure puzzle, which they had to organize in the correct order. I did this because of the nature of the lab. It still allowed for student choice, but made sure that certain safety and chemical precautions were taken. Once all student's completed there puzzles, which I admit took longer then I expected, they were released to collect their materials and begin their lab. The students seemed thoroughly interested in the lab, in fact, when my time was up, they requested extra time to complete it! This is the point of Inquiry!!! Student driven learning!!!
This lab was such a great experience! I learned so much about Inquiry and really enjoyed writing this plan. It also served as a great confidence booster as I have been deemed the "Rock Star of IBI" by my fellow cohort member's. I feel honored to have been able to assist my cohort member's on their understanding of IBI and helping advance us along our #PSUAGED18 journey.
