We have been asking some BIG questions about Discovery... like:
What is Discovery? - Something you don't know - Exploring/finding out - Something new - A change in your understanding How do discoveries take place? - When you find something you didn't know about - Through exploring... * Looking for things * Hunting and Searching * Going to new places * Meeting new people and learning from them/about them * By observation * Through experimenting * When something unexpected happens (accidental discovery) What qualities help us to discover? - Persisting/patience - Observing details/Focusing - Thinking Creatively - Questioning and curiosity - Thinking Flexibly - Managing self/impulsivity - Validating/checking - Thinking critically - Making connections We use our 5 science capabilities, key competencies and Habits of Mind to discover. |