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To bette the flow of the day for future Science as Inquiry institutes, I would like to suggest rearranging the scheduling slightly so that the summer logistics (credits, money) are followed by the computer logistics (serendip, blog). This way we can create and present introductions to then jump into the discussion on inquiry and follow nicely into the diversity activities.
I particularly enjoyed the last rendition on the diversity puzzle where we were asked to order the organisms based on which we would eat if stranded on a deserted island. I feel that its definitely a thoroughly engaging activity to have students do. (I even found myself toying around with the pieces long after the acitivity was over).
Personally, I wish the class went closer to the area where you took my BIO 103 class for the outdoor exploring diversity activity because there is a greater abundance of unique plant life there. Not only would that, it would potentially generate more important observational considerations from these teachers.