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ECH/420 v4

Inquiry-Based Interdisciplinary Lesson

ECH/420 v4

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Use the internet to research and collect information about Archimedes’ screw.

Choose a grade level that you wish to teach.

Research Archimedes’ screw illustrated in the image above, which displays a sketch of how an Archimedes screw uses water to generate power.

Write 3 inquiry-based questions that prompt your students to:

· Investigate the problem

· Form a hypothesis

· Collect and analyze data

· Compare their findings with initial hypothesis

Create an inquiry-based interdisciplinary lesson, for your chosen grade level, addressing your inquiry questions. You must incorporate a form of technology and another subject area.

Identify the following:

· Chosen grade level

· Content standard(s) applicable

· Learning objectives

Identify the following:

· Technology integrated

· Other subject area incorporated (e.g., mathematics, social studies, visual arts)

· Materials needed

Develop the following:

· Prior knowledge activity

· Instruction and practice activities

Explain the following:

· Assessment strategies (pre and post) and justifications

Write a half page summary describing how the lesson helps young learners develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

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