Students will read an article about Dr. Rebecca Dillingham, a physician who works to help people in rural areas better understand the importance of clean water and how to stop the spread of germs. The follow-up activity encourages students to write appropriate and thoughtful questions for Dr. Dillingham. Teaching techniques related to inquiry are discussed in the Dear Colleague letter. This activity is available on the primary and intermediate levels and correlates with Content Standard G, History and Nature of Science, Science as a Human Endeavor of the National Science Standards.
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