Directions: Scientific inquiry promotes problem solving and encourages higher levels of thinking. The following generator will help provide a template for setting up an inquiry based lesson.

Fill in the sections below with required information for each step. Be specific and clear. You may want to use a bulleted format in some sections or use a format that will be easy for students to read and comprehend what is expected. Be sure to save your work in a file that you create.

STEP #1: HEADING AND TITLE

Subject: Topic Of Lab: Title Of Lab:

STEP #2: PICTURE

Beaker Brain Centrifuge Chromosomes Flasks Monitor Female Scientist Balance Students Molecules Male Scientist Microscope

STEP #3: BODY OF SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION

Background: The background is a means of providing the students with information that is intended to be a springboard for them to begin the process of inquiry. Problem: A brief description of what scientific principle is to be tested or verified by your experiment. Materials: What will be used to successfully complete this investigation. Make sure to highlight any hazardous materials that will be used. Procedure: A brief outline of the experimental procedure. Make sure to number each step. Conclusion Questions : The conclusion questions should be directly related to the problem.