Problem Centered Inquiry Model Lesson

This time I had a harder time trying to decide what to do. I came up with a lesson connecting gas prices of the summer 2008 with a problem statement which changed the beginning of the lesson. Instead of the Explore the problem I presented the problem to the class, had them use an adapted Inquiry Chart to write problem questions that went with the problem statement and then formulate hypothetical answers. We then completed an activity where they predicted highest and lowest prices of ten items and then matched prices to the correct item. They had to calculate prices of all items into 1 gallon quantities so they could really compare the cost. Then they took what they learned in the lesson and applied it to their questions and answers they had written earlier and shared the different solutions.

I did have to go back the second day to complete the lesson and the filming. Also I had some problems with downloading the movie because I had to use a different kind of disc to record and I am still learning about my movie camera. I did get it done and learned something new in the process so that was good. Hope everyone else had a good experience with this model. I am looking forward to seeing what some of you did. See you on Monday.