This chapter, by Kenneth L. Huff, establishes a contemporary view of science practices. It begins by providing a brief historical perspective of the role inquiry has played in the emergence of current practices. Then, a discussion on how phenomenon-based investigations help students apply science and engineering practices to meeting expectations outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Throughout the chapter, classroom examples are offered of ways to foreground effective science practices during instruction. Teacher background information, standards, assessments, references, and resources are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgments, and Index.