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The inquiry lesson done this AM with strawberries is something I can do in my 4th grade class. One feature of this lesson that stands out is the direction sheet which gives very clear directions on what to do, how and when to do it. My students will be able to follow the directions if they are clearly writen like these.

The other thing is the idea of working in groups though individually. That will make everyone able to do something, and at the same time get as much help as possible from others in the group.

I discovered that there could be variations to what we did. If more alocohol was poured what would be the effect? What does the DNA feel like? How about putting water to dilute the alcohol content? These are all areas of variations that could be added to the activity. In the course of finding answers to these questions, students will themselves be ivolving different fields or disciplines such as writing.

Though DNA may not be part of our curriculum in 4th grade, I can always adapt other lessons to follow this format. Good engaging and interesting lesson.