Workshop 5

 

Guided Inquiry: Allowing Students to take the Lead

by Anthony Cody

The best science instruction is that which allows students to feel as if they are scientists themselves. This can happen if we allow students a chance to explore and generate their own questions. But exploration does not always lead to investigation – students need guidance and structure to be successful. This session models the process we wish students to follow. We will engage in a short hands-on investigation, generate questions, and share our results. This is a fun chance to get our hands dirty and rediscover the joy of science, while keeping an eye on the goal of conducting real investigations with reportable results.

Audience: All science teachers

 

 

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