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I read your article and love the idea of questioning during labs with a clip board. I always wander about and see how students are doing, IF they are on task, and answer any questions they may have. Maybe the clip board looks and feel more offical for them. I think I will give it a try - next time around.

I will make it to Electricity in the spring would love to hear your ideas. I have a few chapters (waves, light, and sound) before I get to it. I'll get to enjoy my institute goodies!! I am always looking for new and better ideas. I usually will do a lab the first time the way it was presented and then change it to what I need.

I love cheap labs (especially in this economy) and I love labs that are more easily figured out. I love to offer success! I am planning a sling shot lab soon, EPE and projectile motion. I am planing it after the "Punkin Chunkin" in Delaware. The science channel will air it I think on the 26th this month. The students will have had theirs and I hope they will watch the sci channel. I am currently making the mini bean bag pumpkins and the sling shot type devices. Would love some ideas for questions to along with to create a full lab. Remember my students are 8th grade! Hope your school year is going well - Kathy