Inquiry at any age!

The authors did an inquiry lab with their first grade students about the factors that affect plant growth. They provide examples of what they did when "disaster happened" (a storm) and how t... See More

The authors did an inquiry lab with their first grade students about the factors that affect plant growth. They provide examples of what they did when "disaster happened" (a storm) and how they replaced the plants and continued on, and how students took control of the learning - pointing out things that kept their plants from growing and things that made them grow better. Wonderful activity, anyone who wonders how their students could do inquiry should start here!

Seed Germination Inquiry

This lesson investigates the characteristics of seed through a scientific inquiry into seed germination. This is a great activity to introduce students to the inquiry process because most h... See More

This lesson investigates the characteristics of seed through a scientific inquiry into seed germination. This is a great activity to introduce students to the inquiry process because most have preconceptions about seed growth. The author provided time for the students to explore and extend their learning. The lesson also has a literary element, "Elizabite: Adventures of a carnivorous plant" that will engage the curiosity of your students. The author also includes prompts and questions to pose throughout the investigation and discussion that will support higher-level thinking.