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Investigations

Investigations constitute part of the day or week and connect learning around an important science topic for several weeks or months. Similar to the projects described in Katz and Chard’s Project Approach, Investigations are inquiry based extended studies that require children to make observations and collect data in order to answer research questions. Additionally, ACCESS includes an intentional system to track subject matter content and developmental skills.    

Here is a collection of investigations carried out in the classrooms at the Bombeck Family Learning Center.  Several investigation topics,  experiences and materials can be found in the ACCESS Curriculum Science Kits.
visual charts investigations
The use of visual charts during investigations
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Explore Investigations 

THE LITTLE FISH
BODIES
KITCHEN SCIENCE
EGGS
ROCKS
MAGNETS
GARDENING
FABRIC
CONSTRUCTION
"GLASS" MAKING
RECYCLING
WEATHER
BUILDING & STRUCTURES
ENGINEERING: BRIDGES
THE 5 SENSES
LIGHT, SHADOW & REFLECTION
ART
THE 3 LITTLE PIGS

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  • Home
  • ACCESS CURRICULUM
    • OVERVIEW
    • about ACCESS
    • OHIO STANDARDS
    • TESTIMONIALS
    • STEM IN THE NEWS
  • RESOURCES
    • PUBLICATIONS
    • ACCESS SCIENCE KITS
    • ACCESS SCIENCE SONGS
    • STORIES OF GOD'S LOVE >
      • LESSON TIPS- STORIES OF GOD'S LOVE
      • NCEA 2018 Conference
    • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    • PRESENTATIONS
    • VIDEO LIBRARY
    • RESOURCE LIST
    • CONFERENCE MATERIALS
  • ACCESS IN ACTION
    • INVESTIGATIONS
    • MINI-INVESTIGATIONS
    • IN-BETWEENS
    • DAILY ROUTINES
  • STORE
  • AFFILIATIONS
    • THE BOMBECK CENTER
    • PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
    • UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON EC PROGRAMS
    • EC CATHOLIC EDUCATORS
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • ACCESS MEMBER SITE PRIVATE
  • ACCESS Feedback
    • SHOWCASE OF EXCELLENCE