All the World’s a Lab: Inquiry-based Science
In the sciences, pairing theoretical knowledge with hands-on experimentation is crucial for students to fully experience the scientific method. Conventional labs fall short with respect to open-ended inquiry, experimental design, and meaningful real-world connections. Our session explores unique and implementable assignments that view the world as a lab, using examples such as hiking to understand concepts of thermodynamics or kinetics.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
Abha Ahuja
Minerva University / Minerva Project
Wolu Chukwu
Minerva University
Trisha Stan
Minerva University
Alex Terrana
Minerva University
About
Format:
Talk
Type:
Session
Track:
Practice & Pedagogy
Level:
Field Experience
Focus Area:
Higher Education