Innovative Technology in Science Inquiry

Unit

Earthquakes

Subject

Earth and Space Science

Grade Level

MS

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Walkthrough: How to use the WikiWatershed.org Runoff Simulation
• Walkthrough: How to Use the Site Storm Model (Model My Watershed (MMW) App)

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• How to Use the Micro Site Storm Model
• How to Use the Site Storm Model
• Part 1 - Exploring My Watershed
• Part 2 - Managing Water
• Part 3 - Conservation Practices
• Part 4 - Investigating My Schoolyard
• Part 5 - Tracking My Schoolyard

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Pre-Activity – Crumpled Paper Watershed
• Part 1 – What affects your watershed?
• Part 2 – How healthy is your watershed?
• Part 3 – How murky is your water?
• Part 4 – Can you filter your water?
• Water Scientist Videos
• Vocabulary

Being Prepared

Students will enroll in your class using the class word before beginning Day 1. If you need assistance, use the tutorials located in the HELP section of the ITSI portal.

Before beginning Part I, students should have prior knowledge of the water cycle, including the terms evapotranspiration, runoff, infiltration, precipitation, evaporation, and condensation. Students should also have a background in point source and non-point source pollution.

Activity Names

• Relative Humidity Measurement
• Relative Humidity in Micro-Environments
• Water in Classroom Air

Thinking About Discovery Questions

This lesson module will address the following essential questions:

Activity Names

• Water Moving Around the Earth
• Water from the Air
• Water into the Air

Thinking About Discovery Questions

This lesson module will address the following essential questions:

Activity Names

• Color Absorption and Reflection
• Neon and Fluorescent Lights

Being Prepared

Activity Names

Accelerating Bodies

Inclined Planes

Levers

Being Prepared

Unit

Energy Production

Subject

Engineering

Grade Level

Grades 3-4

Activity Names

Solar Oven

Wind Generator