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The purpose of the article is to explain and explore inquiry based instruction in science. It describes inquiry intruction as an active learning process whereby students ask questions, exami... See More

The purpose of the article is to explain and explore inquiry based instruction in science. It describes inquiry intruction as an active learning process whereby students ask questions, examine data, and engage in critical thinking. In other words, inquiry instruction is when the students apply the principals of the scientific method to their learning activities. This is why data analysis and critical thinking skills are so heavily emphasized throughout the article. Without constant research and skepticism towards data collection and results, science is impossible. The rest of the article goes on to explore different levels of inquiry instruction and how some science lessons might not involve much inquiry at all.

Great Introduction to Inquiry

This article is a must-read for all science educators. Inquiry in the classroom has been highly sought after in recent years. People talk about inquiry in science a lot, but some audiences d... See More

This article is a must-read for all science educators. Inquiry in the classroom has been highly sought after in recent years. People talk about inquiry in science a lot, but some audiences do not have a good idea of what inquiry actually is and how it is applied in the classroom. This article breaks down the definition of inquiry and gives great examples of what an inquiry lesson/activity entails. The modified version of the four-level inquiry model should be seen by all science educators.