Ask a Scientist

Well, unfortunately, I have not received an answer back from the Ask a Scientist website. I have a feeling that this outcome will probably be common for most of us. However, if this website did actually respond back with answers, I would use it in my classroom for sure. Each week I would have a different student generate a question to ask based on what we were discussing in class. It would be their responsibility to submit the question and then report back to the class the answer. I would have them present it in a presentation of some sort. I would probably let students make that choice. I would also require them to expand a bit more on the subject, maybe giving another example, or explaining how it relates to their everyday lives. Students would also be responsible to explain how the answer helped them gain a better understanding of the content. Each student would be required to do at least one Ask a Scientist mini project throughout the year. I think it would be a great opportunity for students to use technology to inquiry about concepts they are learning about or that they are interested in. By participating in this activity, students would be developing the 21st century skills that they need to be successful in the classroom and throughout their lives.