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=**Science Seekers and Science Court Programs**- [|http://www.tomsnyder.com]=

Created by Tom Snyder productions, these problem based learning activities require that students solve science investigations using cooperative learning, guided discussion, and hands-on activities. The programs come with instruction manual and work well as a whole class activity. Students are divided into groups of 4 and become a science expert on one aspect of the investigation. After watching a short video segment, student groups work to answer questions about the investigation and do hands-on labs in small groups. At the end of each program, students must use their knowledge of science to solve the investigation.


 * Science Court** is set in a fictional court room and is geared towards grades 4-6. Students participate in the jury to solve the science related case.


 * Science Seekers** is a requires students apply their knowledge of science concepts to complete a mission. The program resembles a FBI type of investigations.

=Replacement Ideas:= These programs provide students with engaging activities to participate in court cases and FBI type investigations. Students are motivated by the problem-solving aspect of the program and enjoy being part of the investigations.

=Research:= Tom Snyder productions is affiliated with top ranked universities and institutions including Harvard, NASA, The American Museum of Natural History, and the Smithsonian. In addition, Tom Snyder productions has one many prestigious awards that validate the use of its programs to enhance learning in the classroom. These awards include the Teacher's Choice award, to the Technology & Learning Award of Excellence, to the Software & Information Industry Association's prestigious Codie Award.

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