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Websites (Need more information on Scientific Inquiry/Method?)
http://explorable.com/experimental-research
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/psychology/research-methods/revise-it/experiments
http://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/
Username: dundeeschools
Password: Vikings101
Possible Posing Questions (i.e., Step 1) of Interest
1. Are you smarter than a chimpanzee? (good for reward based activity)
2. Does peppermint help you perform better on tests?
3. Does the length of your ring finger, in comparison to your pointer finger (tip to knuckle), determine if you are:
a. nice
b. a leader
c. more athletic
4. What is the most efficient way to start (track, bicycle, football, gymnastics)?
5. Does watching reality television make you stupid?
6. Does eating during class improve grades?
7. Are strapless shoes less safe, climbing stairs, than strap-back shoes?
8. Do rewards make you do/perform better (e.g., grades, candy, money)?
9. Are adults or teenagers better at “reading” people?
10. Does your age have an impact on your memory?
11. Does stress make you “dumber”? (test anxiety)
12. Should teachers play music during tests or keep it quiet?
13. If you remove a sense, do the others become stronger? (e.g., hearing or vision test)
14. “Let’s Make a Deal” paradox
15. Which stain remover (stain stick) works best?
16. What is the best way to take a test; gum, mint, or none?
17. What is the best way to store a banana or bread?
18. What are the best basketball, volleyball, football, or track shoes to wear?
19. Do larger class sizes cause greater levels of anxiety?
-Or is it the size of the room or proximity?
20. Which is the best water to drink, by brand? (cleanest-dissolved ions, clearest-turbidity)
21. Which is the best battery to buy?
22. Texting, driving, and reaction time?
23. What is the best way to learn? (reading, lecture, pictures, writing, or test) – personal facts test
24. Are boys better builders?
25. Are girls better with language?
26. Does living with a smoker have an impact on lung capacity?
27. What physical impact does test anxiety have on your body (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure)?
-Physical impact of colors, smells, or sounds on body?
28. Do certain colors or shapes make you eat more/more hungry?
29. Do you snack more while watching t.v.?
30. Is there a difference between bottled water and tap water?
31. Does turning off a device take more energy than leaving it on (e.g., start up power of computer)?
32. Does level of sound impact concentration/performance?
33. Does the level/amount of light impact performance (i.e., test)?
34. Does the IRENEW bracelet (or Fighten necklace) work or is it a placebo?
35. Can you "feel" someone staring at you?
36. Do we all have some type/amount of psychic ability?
37. Are contact sports (e.g., football) dangerous for the brain (e.g., impact indicators/stickers (Shock Watch) on helmets)?
http://www.shockwatch.com/monitoring-devices/impact-sensor/
38. Does music, scents/smells, colors, sounds, chairs/ergonomics, environments have an impact on performance?
-Should schools have more comfortable chairs?
-Should they paint the walls a different color?
-Does drinking water have an impact on performance (reason behind new fountain/drink station)
Sensors and Probes (you may use)
1. Conductivity Probe (dissolved ions in solution)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/con-bta/
2. Voltage Probe (volts)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/voltage-probes/vp-bta/
3. Current Sensor (electrical current)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/current-sensors/dcp-bta/
4. Magnetic Field Sensor (magnetism)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/mg-bta/
5. Temperature Probe (heat)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/temperature-sensors/tmp-bta/
6. Motion Detector (moving objects or distance)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/motion-detectors/md-btd/
7. Microphone Sensor (decibels/loudness)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/mca-bta/
8. 3-Access Accelerometer, Altimeter, & Force Sensor (too much to explain)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/wdss/
9. Anemometer (wind speed)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/anm-bta/
10. Barometer (atmospheric/air pressure)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/bar-bta/
11. Blood Pressure and Heart Monitor Sensor
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/bps-bta/
12. Weather Station
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/weather-stations/dwvue/
13. Dissolved Oxygen Probe (oxygen in water)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/dissolved-oxygen-probes/
14. Calcium Io-Selective Electrode (calcium in water)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/ion-selective-electrodes/ca-bta/
15. Nitrate Ion-Selective Electrode (Nitrates in water)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/ion-selective-electrodes/no3-bta/
16. Light Sensor (light)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/ls-bta/
17. pH Sensor (acid/base)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/ph-sensors/
18. Relative Humidity Sensor (water vapor in atmosphere)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/rh-bta/
19. Salinity Sensor (dissolved salt in water)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/sal-bta/
20. Soil Moisture Sensor (water in soil)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/sms-bta/
21. Turbidity Sensor (fluid clarity/clearness)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/trb-bta/
22. UV Sensor (solar/ultraviolet radiation)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/uv-sensors/uva-bta/
23. Watts Up (electricity usage monitor)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/wu-pro/
24. Microscopes
25. Scales
http://explorable.com/experimental-research
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/psychology/research-methods/revise-it/experiments
http://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/
Username: dundeeschools
Password: Vikings101
Possible Posing Questions (i.e., Step 1) of Interest
1. Are you smarter than a chimpanzee? (good for reward based activity)
2. Does peppermint help you perform better on tests?
3. Does the length of your ring finger, in comparison to your pointer finger (tip to knuckle), determine if you are:
a. nice
b. a leader
c. more athletic
4. What is the most efficient way to start (track, bicycle, football, gymnastics)?
5. Does watching reality television make you stupid?
6. Does eating during class improve grades?
7. Are strapless shoes less safe, climbing stairs, than strap-back shoes?
8. Do rewards make you do/perform better (e.g., grades, candy, money)?
9. Are adults or teenagers better at “reading” people?
10. Does your age have an impact on your memory?
11. Does stress make you “dumber”? (test anxiety)
12. Should teachers play music during tests or keep it quiet?
13. If you remove a sense, do the others become stronger? (e.g., hearing or vision test)
14. “Let’s Make a Deal” paradox
15. Which stain remover (stain stick) works best?
16. What is the best way to take a test; gum, mint, or none?
17. What is the best way to store a banana or bread?
18. What are the best basketball, volleyball, football, or track shoes to wear?
19. Do larger class sizes cause greater levels of anxiety?
-Or is it the size of the room or proximity?
20. Which is the best water to drink, by brand? (cleanest-dissolved ions, clearest-turbidity)
21. Which is the best battery to buy?
22. Texting, driving, and reaction time?
23. What is the best way to learn? (reading, lecture, pictures, writing, or test) – personal facts test
24. Are boys better builders?
25. Are girls better with language?
26. Does living with a smoker have an impact on lung capacity?
27. What physical impact does test anxiety have on your body (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure)?
-Physical impact of colors, smells, or sounds on body?
28. Do certain colors or shapes make you eat more/more hungry?
29. Do you snack more while watching t.v.?
30. Is there a difference between bottled water and tap water?
31. Does turning off a device take more energy than leaving it on (e.g., start up power of computer)?
32. Does level of sound impact concentration/performance?
33. Does the level/amount of light impact performance (i.e., test)?
34. Does the IRENEW bracelet (or Fighten necklace) work or is it a placebo?
35. Can you "feel" someone staring at you?
36. Do we all have some type/amount of psychic ability?
37. Are contact sports (e.g., football) dangerous for the brain (e.g., impact indicators/stickers (Shock Watch) on helmets)?
http://www.shockwatch.com/monitoring-devices/impact-sensor/
38. Does music, scents/smells, colors, sounds, chairs/ergonomics, environments have an impact on performance?
-Should schools have more comfortable chairs?
-Should they paint the walls a different color?
-Does drinking water have an impact on performance (reason behind new fountain/drink station)
Sensors and Probes (you may use)
1. Conductivity Probe (dissolved ions in solution)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/con-bta/
2. Voltage Probe (volts)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/voltage-probes/vp-bta/
3. Current Sensor (electrical current)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/current-sensors/dcp-bta/
4. Magnetic Field Sensor (magnetism)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/mg-bta/
5. Temperature Probe (heat)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/temperature-sensors/tmp-bta/
6. Motion Detector (moving objects or distance)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/motion-detectors/md-btd/
7. Microphone Sensor (decibels/loudness)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/mca-bta/
8. 3-Access Accelerometer, Altimeter, & Force Sensor (too much to explain)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/wdss/
9. Anemometer (wind speed)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/anm-bta/
10. Barometer (atmospheric/air pressure)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/bar-bta/
11. Blood Pressure and Heart Monitor Sensor
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/bps-bta/
12. Weather Station
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/weather-stations/dwvue/
13. Dissolved Oxygen Probe (oxygen in water)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/dissolved-oxygen-probes/
14. Calcium Io-Selective Electrode (calcium in water)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/ion-selective-electrodes/ca-bta/
15. Nitrate Ion-Selective Electrode (Nitrates in water)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/ion-selective-electrodes/no3-bta/
16. Light Sensor (light)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/ls-bta/
17. pH Sensor (acid/base)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/ph-sensors/
18. Relative Humidity Sensor (water vapor in atmosphere)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/rh-bta/
19. Salinity Sensor (dissolved salt in water)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/sal-bta/
20. Soil Moisture Sensor (water in soil)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/sms-bta/
21. Turbidity Sensor (fluid clarity/clearness)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/trb-bta/
22. UV Sensor (solar/ultraviolet radiation)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/uv-sensors/uva-bta/
23. Watts Up (electricity usage monitor)
http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/wu-pro/
24. Microscopes
25. Scales