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Obtaining, evaluating, and
communicating information
1. Explained to mentor why the radio made static
when the balloon was held next to it.
2. Explained to researcher how sound waves interact
with a bone in the dolphins head.
3. Reviewed written step-by-step plan for
investigation.
4. Explained to mentor the need to completely drain
the battery between trials.
5. Researched possible design solutions on Internet.
6. Discussion about air pressure with the mentor.
7. Used a braille slate and stylus to record findings
Table 3. Examples of Practices Observed: Juniors.
Seniors seemed to arrive at camp with their projects already well
thought out. There were fewer false starts and major revisions to their plans
after they started working. One student had already completed his survey
prior to camp and only needed to analyze the data onsite. Another student,
who was the youngest of the seniors, displayed remarkable tenacity in trying
out alternate materials for his project. His goal, to create a model tactile
graphics pad, never changed- only the materials. The inspiration for the
project came from touch screen technology utilized in many tablet computers.
His initial plan called for encasing magnetic filings inside of a plastic packet.
After experimenting with heat sealing different plastic materials (with an iron)
and using assorted interfaces to prevent the plastic from melting onto the
iron, the materials were abandoned. The student realized that even if he
could get the packets to seal, he could not feel when the iron filings moved.
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