Module 4 - Scientific Inquiry

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5

Activity 2: Readings

Use the topic list in Activity 1 and guiding questions in Activity 4 of this module to help focus your reading as you go through the suggested chapters.  Start with either Conceptual Integrated Science or Thinkwell, depending on your learning style.  Conceptual Integrated Science is a textbook and Thinkwell consists of lectures by various professors as well as lessons on different topics.  If there is a guiding question or topic that is not covered adequately in one learning resource, refer to the other learning resource.  Chapters in the WGU Library E-Reserves are also available to help you answer the questions and become competent in natural science.

Conceptual Integrated Science Textbook

• Ch. 1 About Science

Thinkwell

•  Thinkwell.com/wgu>Course Home>Scientific Inquiry: Competency 102.5.2> Scientific Inquiry (2.1 through 2.3)
• 2.1 Applying the Scientific Method
• 2.1.1 Reviewing the Scientific Method
• 2.1.2 Experimental Design
• 2.1.3 Components of an Experiment
• 2.1.4 Data Collection and Reporting
• 2.1.5 Data Analysis
• 2.1.6 Planning the Experiment
• 2.1.7 Designing a Scientific Inquiry
  
• 2.2 Analyzing the Experiment
• 2.2.1 Determining the Question
• 2.2.2 Analyzing the Data Analysis
• 2.2.3 Identifying Common Pitfalls
  
• 2.3 Writing about Scientific Inquiry
• 2.3.1 Organizing the Report
• 2.3.2 Summarizing Data Using Tables, Charts, and Graphs
• 2.3.3 Conveying Conclusions

WGU Library E-reserves

• Biology:  Ch. 1 Exploring Life
• Campbell, N.A. & Reese, J.B. (2005) Biology, 7th ed. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. ISBN 080537146X