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What's in the Box? A Hands-On Investigation of Scientific Practice

You get a mysterious black box. What's inside? One rule: You can't open the box! How can you find out what's inside? How certain can you be? In this hands-on activity, we will ask you to reflect on what counts as a good answer, and why? For whom? And under what circumstances?

Presented by:

  • Isaac Record, Associate Professor of Teaching Science and Society, Lyman Briggs College, MSU
  • Ellie Louson, Educational Developer, Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation and Lyman Briggs College, MSU
  • Marisa Brandt, Associate Professor of Teaching Science and Society, Lyman Briggs College, MSU

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Science Education
  • Arts, Culture, and Design
  • Social Science
  • STEAM Expo Days 149

Times and Locations

  • 4/5/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 1202

  • 4/6/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 1202

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