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Optic Inquiry: Students investigate a simple anomaly to learn basic science skills

The Science Teacher—January 2001

Using an inquiry approach in the classroom is an effective teaching method. In this article, the inquiry-based lesson called "Magic in a Tube," helps students formulate questions, practice science skills, incorporate writing in science work, develop cooperative learning skills, and use inquiry to solve a problem. "Magic in a Tube" is a simple way to teach the difficlut process of framing questions that can be investigated.
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