We started the day by making predictions on the Morning Message out what this object was:
After making lots of predictions and inferences about the photograph, we discussed different sources where we could research for more information. Room 408 came up with videos, books, PebbleGo, and photographs. We talked about how to record important information on post-it notes. Then we went off to figure out why Jacques Cousteau was so famous!
Some started by investigating photos.
Mason and Lincoln matched up a ship and a map of a ship.
Kenley, Peyton, and Brixon found an inventor's diagram and a photo that matched the same shape as the photo from the morning message that got us wondering.
Others got right into the videos and PebbleGo.
Regardless of what sources they were using, Room 408 was busy recording their new learning about Jacques Cousteau.
We got together after our research time for sharing our discoveries.
We were amazed at how much learning we did!
We read two books about his life.
We learned that he had a hope and dream to be able to breathe underwater and to discover more about the undersea world that he loved so much. This dream sounded impossible, but he eventually invented the Aqualung!
He also bought an old war boat and turned it into an exploring ship.
He went on to invent other wonderful ways to explore under the sea.
Even though his dreams seemed impossible, he didn't give up until each one became a reality.
Later he realized that people were harming the ocean with garbage and chemicals. Jacques Cousteau decided to educate the world so everyone could help to preserve the waters in our world.
Here are some videos, if you'd like to learn more about Jacques Cousteau.
Essentially we discovered why Jacques Cousteau was famous...
What a great example of inquiry in action!
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