In today’s climate of standardized testing, the author shares his concern that colleagues who are currently implementing inquiry-based science that awakens students’ curiosity may soon be thwarted by mandated, time-consuming, packaged programs. He encourages science educators to “fight” for inquiry-based science and includes some suggestions that can bolster their position when contending with administrators about this heated issue.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2008Stock # sc08_045_08_36Volume 045Issue 08