While scientific inquiry can be accomplished in many ways, a set of Scientific Inquiry Phases is helpful for planning scientific inquiry. A Scientific Inquiry Phase is a combination of science practices andhabits of mind.

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  • Shared Group
  • Individual Task
  • Individual Report
  • Combination
  • Student Distribution
  • Individual Grade
  • Individual Reflection

The group grade is assigned to each member with a method for adjusting for individual contributions.
Pro: Perceived as fair
Con: Additional work for teacher to negotiate adjustments