 Welcome Back to School Ms. Rousseau Welcome - South Monday, 26 August 2013 WELCOME! Some basics Why Chemistry? It starts with a question. I wonder… Assignment – None

 Key Idea Understanding the problem is just the first step in finding a solution. It is usually based on our questions. The questions invite us to think.

 Some notes about the class My role – to get you to think by asking questions. by solving problems by finding the connection to the world by asking you to put forth an argument!

I Wonder… The purpose of this activity is to begin the process of conducting investigations – It always starts with a question. So we are going to get to know each other by identifying a question, collecting data, displaying it and drawing conclusions

I Wonder… You are to ask two questions. 1. Individual (3x5 card) – What would you like to know about me (Rousseau) 2.Table Team – Write a question that your team would like to ask of all of the students in class

I Wonder… As a team, pick out one question that your team would like to ask of everyone in the room. This question must: Be asked of everyone Generate data that can be categorized (optimally 4 to 8 groups) Be defensible (what does it really tell you about your classmates)