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Inquiry Zone Observation Cube (oCube)
Inquiry Zone Observation Cube (oCube)
The use of Observation Cubes (oCube) is designed to help students observe phenomenon from a variety of view points. During their work time, students will stop what they are doing, roll an oCube, record what it says in their journal as a prompt, and complete it based on their observations.
Students will respond to one of the following prompts:
I see...
I observe...
It looks like...
When I_____, I notice...
When I_____, it....
Draw a picture