Lesson 3: Cooperative Conjectures
Handout 1

Research Cycle: Problem/Phase One

Before you meet with your cooperative group to focus your research, think and write by yourself
about the issue of industrialization and changing habitats.


What is a good question to research? (Think of past solutions to problems, stewardship, long-term consequences,
adaptation to environment, modification of environment, changing geography, etc.)


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Why is this an interesting research question? (Think of local issues, personal interest, resources, taking action, etc.


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Think of some other questions related to this problem. What else do you wonder about?


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