"The argument-driven inquiry (ADI) instructional model was designed as a way to make lab activities more authentic and educative for students and thus help teachers promote and support the development of science proficiency. This instructional model reflects research about how people learn science (NRC 1999) and is also based on what is known about how to engage students in argumentation and other important scientific practices. The remainder of this book is divided into six sections. Section 1 includes two chapters: the first describes the ADI instructional model, and the second describes the development and components of the ADI lab investigations. Sections 2-7 contain the lab investigations, including notes for the teacher, student handouts, and "Checkout Questions" for students. Four appendixes contain standards alignment matrixes, timeline and proposal options for the investigations, and a peer-review guide and instructor rubric for assessing the investigation reports"-- Provided by publisher.