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GUIDEDINQUIRY

The document presents a guided inquiry teaching method focused on convection currents, aimed at engaging learners in science through hands-on activities. It outlines a specific experiment using common materials to demonstrate convection currents, encouraging participants to collect data and analyze their observations. The approach emphasizes problem-solving and the development of scientific skills in learners.

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GUIDEDINQUIRY

The document presents a guided inquiry teaching method focused on convection currents, aimed at engaging learners in science through hands-on activities. It outlines a specific experiment using common materials to demonstrate convection currents, encouraging participants to collect data and analyze their observations. The approach emphasizes problem-solving and the development of scientific skills in learners.

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Guided inquiry

Introduction

The presentation is on guided inquiry. This teaching method is based on the topic – convection sub
topic ‘How to make convection currents. It is done in such a way that it makes it interesting to learners
so as to stimulate their desire, interest and curiosity in learning and enjoying science.

The science activities must be challenging so that learners are able to discover their potential. The
activities we ask our learners to do should not be seen as merely going through textbook experiments
but should be meant to solve practical problems. After all, the nature of science is to solve problems.

The presentation is participant based (hands on minds on experience). Locally available materials are
used. Participants are expected to share scientific methods and science process skills that are used in
scientific research/teaching which we should instill in our learners.

At the end of the activity you will review your own activity.
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INVESTIGATE: HOW CAN YOU MAKE CONVECTION CURRENTS?

MATERIALS : 4 foam cups (poor conductors of heat), very warm water (about 350C), ice water, room-
temperature water, clear plastic box (lunch box type), red and blue food colours, clock or watch, red,
blue markers, ruler.

PROCESS SKILLS

Collecting data by making detailed drawings can help you form a mental picture of how convection
currents work

WHAT TO DO?

 Place cups in 2 rows of 2


 Add very warm water to the two cups on the left. Add ice water to the cups on the right.
 Fill the lunch box to a depth of about 5cm with room-temperature water.
 Balance the box on cups
 Wait for 5 minutes
 Add 4 drops red coloring to the left end of the box. Add 4 drops of blue coloring to the right end
of the box.
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 Collect data. Use red and blue markers to draw convection currents you observe.

Timing (after ) Side view Top view


1 minute

2 minutes

3 minutes

4 minutes

THINK ABOUT IT

 Examine the data you collected. What happens to the food coloring at the warm end of the
box? At the cold end?

GO FURTHER

What could you change to make two convection systems in the box?
Investigate further to find out.
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