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Wheel of Wonder
Grade level: 3 years old and up
Objectives:
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A routine to introduce the scientific method concept
WHEEL OF WONDER
PURPOSE:
The power of this routine is being able to observe the steps in
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children’s actions and naming each action when modeling or
Introduce the scientific method
concept
when observing it done by children
Tips:
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Use with all experiments, long and short
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Tell the children at wich stage you are at, ask for what is next
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Observation is done with all the senses
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When recording, use the recording form
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Follow the cycle and use arrows to see visible the process
Habits of mind: Wonder, discover complexity, connect organization, take risk, reason with
evidence, and conclude