CUADERN O DE
ÓN
INVESTIGACI
DE CIENCIAS
Chapter 3
Lesson
7
Guided Inquiry
5
Objectives
Students will be able to:
• Investigate through Guided Inquiry (answer
a question; make and compare observations;
collect and record data and observations;
generate explanations and conclusions based
on evidence; share findings; ask questions
based on observations to increase
understanding; adjust explanations based on
findings and new ideas).
• Trace the flow of energy in nature using
simple food chains and webs.
• Explain why similar investigations may not
produce similar results.
• Identify why scientists use different kinds of
investigations depending on the questions
they are trying to answer.
Science Process Vocabulary
comparar, inferir
PROGRAM RESOURCES
• Science Inquiry and Writing Book: Life Science
• Science Inquiry and Writing Book eEdition
at myNGconnect.com
• Inquiry eHelp at myNGconnect.com
• Science Inquiry Kit: Life Science
• Learning Masters Book, pages 46–48,
or at myNGconnect.com
• Inquiry Rubric: Assessment Handbook, page 168,
or at myNGconnect.com
• Inquiry Self-Reflection: Assessment Handbook,
page 177, or at myNGconnect.com
MATERIALS
Kit materials are listed in italics.
safety goggles; hand lens; fruit; 2 resealable plastic
bags; spray bottle; water; masking tape
1 Introduce
Tap Prior Knowledge
•Students might have seen what happens when food
becomes moldy. Ask students to describe what
mold on food looks like. Discuss the conditions in
which mold grows.
T121a Guided Inquiry
Managing The Investigation
Time
Advance Preparation
20 minutes for setup,
then 10 minutes each
day for observations
Groups
Small groups
of 4
• Assemble different types of fruit that can be used
to grow mold.
• Be cautious of any food allergies before beginning
the investigation.
