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Final Week: July20-26

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

We have all seen the value of working through obstacles, and genuinely agree that part of the scientific process is using unexpected results as a spring board to broader understanding. But, how do you insure that these personel observations are appreciated by your students. So, with respect to the entire 5 week experience. Please answer the following 3 question.

  1. How did this activity help you gain a better understanding of authentic research?
  2. In what way does it help you apply authentic research to the class room?
  3. Any lingering question, comments, or glib remarks you feel inclined to offer? Please do so?

June 13-19: 2nd Week-The Samples

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006

This week you were actively involved with sampling.

What was the expereince of sampling like? Did it execute the way you expected?

How was the experience of sampling insightful for incorporating authentic research in the classroom?

July6-12: First week of research.

Monday, July 10th, 2006

Here there is not a specific event for you to resond to, but the general question is still the same.

What kind of obstacles have you faced in trying to get your research started, what kind of thoughts and emotions have you had while trying to begin your research.

What kind of insigts are you getting about how to bring research into your classroom?

June 29&30- CSI Teacher Camp

Thursday, July 6th, 2006
  1. How did this activity help you gain a better understanding of authentic research?
  2. In what way does it help you apply authentic research to the class room?
  3. Any lingering question, comments, or glib remarks you feel inclined to offer? Please do so?

June 28-Presentation by microbiologist Tanner and Krumholtz

Thursday, July 6th, 2006
  1. How did this activity help you gain a better understanding of authentic research?
  2. In what way does it help you apply authentic research to the class room?
  3. Any lingering question, comments, or glib remarks you feel inclined to offer? Please do so?

June 27-Water quality and inquiry with probes.

Thursday, July 6th, 2006
  1. How did this activity help you gain a better understanding of authentic research?
  2. In what way does it help you apply authentic research to the class room?
  3. Any lingering question, comments, or glib remarks you feel inclined to offer? Please do so?

June 27- Visit to the USGS

Thursday, July 6th, 2006
  1. How did this activity help you gain a better understanding of authentic research?
  2. In what way does it help you apply authentic research to the class room?
  3. Any lingering question, comments, or glib remarks you feel inclined to offer? Please do so?

June 26-Microbiology with landfill samples in the lab

Thursday, July 6th, 2006
  1. How did this activity help you gain a better understanding of authentic research?
  2. In what way does it help you apply authentic research to the class room?
  3. Any lingering question, comments, or glib remarks you feel inclined to offer? Please do so?

June 26-Tour of the Landfill

Thursday, July 6th, 2006
  1. How did this activity help you gain a better understanding of authentic research?
  2. In what way does it help you apply authentic research to the class room?
  3. Any lingering question, comments, or glib remarks you feel inclined to offer? Please do so?

June 23-Technology Orientation at the K20

Thursday, July 6th, 2006
  1. How did this activity help you gain a better understanding of authentic research?
  2. In what way does it help you apply authentic research to the class room?
  3. Any lingering question, comments, or glib remarks you feel inclined to offer? Please do so?