Resource #14007

The Instrument Project : A Let's Learn Inquiry Project

Resource URL:

http://rec.ohiorc.org/InquiryProjects/Project/instrument.aspx

Resource Type:

Research and Reference

Typical Ages:

3-5

Topics:

Mathematics — Measurement, Length, Height, and Distance, Measuring with Standard Units, Data, Gathering Data, Representing Data in Tables and Graphs, Mathematical Thinking, Communication, Reasoning, Representation. Science — Science and Technology, Science and Inquiry, Inquiry Process Skills, Scientific Ways of Knowing, Scientific Processes (e.g. questioning, predicting), Physical Science, Sound and Music. Reading and Language Arts — Research. General — Project Approach to Learning, Accommodations for Special Needs. Social Studies — Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities, Cooperation and Problem Solving, Skills and Methods, Researching information

Keywords:

project approach examples, anticipatory planning web, guitar drum, exploration, observation investigation , integrated curriculum, drawing , interest based , experts, Inquiry, music, rhythm, experiment, scooters, inclusive, questioning, clay representation, graph, measure , listen sound, scooter

In this Let's Learn project one can follow an inclusive preschool class as they discover the joy of music that comes from instruments such as guitars and drums. Using the Project Approach, and with the guidance and support of their teachers, the class found ways to investigate the answers to their questions and in the process they engaged in rich language and literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies experiences.

In the Instrument Project you can find information and pictures illustrating the activities that were a part of the project during Phases 1,2, and 3. You can also see the anticipatory planning webs, documentation panels, and a list of Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards that were addressed during the project. (authors/duguid/ nmb)

Measurement for Early Childhood

Physical Science for Early Childhood

Nature of Energy

Explore musical instruments and objects and manipulate one's own voice to recognize the changes in the quality of sound (e.g., talks about loud, soft, high, low, fast, slow).

Science and Technology for Early Childhood

Scientific Inquiry for Early Childhood

Doing Scientific Inquiry

Ask questions about objects, organisms and events in their environment during shared stories, conversations and play (e.g., ask about how worms eat).

Show interest in investigating unfamiliar objects, organisms and phenomena during shared stories, conversations and play (e.g., "Where does hail come from?").

Use one or more of the senses to observe and learn about objects, organisms and phenomena for a purpose (e.g., to record, classify, compare, talk about).

Explore objects, organisms and events using simple equipment (e.g., magnets and magnifiers, standard and non-standard measuring tools).

Begin to make comparisons between objects or organisms based on their characteristics (e.g., animals with four legs, smooth and rough rocks).

Record or represent and communicate observations and findings through a variety of methods (e.g., pictures, words, graphs, dramatizations) with assistance.

Scientific Ways of Knowing for Early Childhood

Social Studies Skills and Methods for Early Childhood

Obtaining Information

Thinking and Organizing

Communicating Information

Research for Early Childhood

Publisher

ORC

Record Created

11/23/2010 by web@ohiorc.org

Last Updated

12/14/2010 by cbuckley