WGU C108 Science Methods 2022/2023
Already Passed
5E model ✔✔Engage
Explore
Explain
Elaboration
Evaluation
Methods to Avoid ✔✔Avoid choosing activities that are too rote or follow a step-by-step
approach.
8 Scientific Process Skills ✔✔observe,
classify,
measure,
communicate,
infer,
predict,
experiment,
, hypothesize
hypothesize ✔✔to reach a conclusion based on an assumption or something not proven
"IF THEN STATEMENT"
We find evidence to support or reject our hypothesis but we never prove a hypothesis.
Inquiry ✔✔The search for information and explanation, often focusing on specific questions.
"Takes time and does not happen in one lesson."
portfolios ✔✔Used during inquiry lessons to collect students work and reflect back on their
thinking.
Problem-based learning ✔✔Classroom activity in which students acquire new knowledge and
skills while working on a complex problem similar to those in the outside world.
Used during Inquiry lesson
Already Passed
5E model ✔✔Engage
Explore
Explain
Elaboration
Evaluation
Methods to Avoid ✔✔Avoid choosing activities that are too rote or follow a step-by-step
approach.
8 Scientific Process Skills ✔✔observe,
classify,
measure,
communicate,
infer,
predict,
experiment,
, hypothesize
hypothesize ✔✔to reach a conclusion based on an assumption or something not proven
"IF THEN STATEMENT"
We find evidence to support or reject our hypothesis but we never prove a hypothesis.
Inquiry ✔✔The search for information and explanation, often focusing on specific questions.
"Takes time and does not happen in one lesson."
portfolios ✔✔Used during inquiry lessons to collect students work and reflect back on their
thinking.
Problem-based learning ✔✔Classroom activity in which students acquire new knowledge and
skills while working on a complex problem similar to those in the outside world.
Used during Inquiry lesson
