Inquiry-Based Learning
Instead of just presenting the facts, use questions, problems, and scenarios to help students learn through their own agency and investigation.
7 Tips for Guiding Young Learners to Engage in Research
By redefining how they view research, early childhood educators can create classrooms that support young researchers.355Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Path to Unlocking Deep Learning in Science
Hands-on, minds-on learning experiences help ensure that students gain a deep understanding of science concepts.238Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Your Student Finished Early—Now What?
These extension activities for all grades will help teachers keep fast finishers engaged in meaningful work.4 Strategies to Maximize the Field Trip Experience
Design a real-world learning experience outside of the classroom with purpose; a field trip can be more than just a treat.225Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.10 Studies Every Teacher Should Know About
How to integrate the science of reading, plan for effective review sessions with your students, think about inquiry-based learning, and more.
What the Heck Is Inquiry-Based Learning?
Teachers use inquiry-based learning to combat the “dunno” -- a chronic problem in student engagement. Check out these four steps for creating inquiry-based curriculum.29.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Staging Activities in Social Studies to Build Engagement
Effective staging lessons help make a new unit seem relevant to students and also set the stage for critical thinking.565Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.7 Projects Teachers Stand By
Planning for projects can be difficult and time-consuming. This list of teacher-tested projects—complete with printable resources—should offer a big head start.Inquiry-Based Tasks in Social Studies
Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.10.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Fostering Philosophical Thinking in Preschool
Young children naturally explore deep questions—how should we act toward each other? how do we know things?—and teachers can encourage their curiosity and growing understanding.249Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.4 Strategies to Create a Curious Classroom
Teachers can promote curiosity and critical thinking by helping students make sense of new information.313Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Use the 5E Model in Your Science Classroom
An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.3.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.An Instructional Approach That Boosts Student Confidence in Math
By combining direct instruction and an inquiry-based approach, teachers can improve accessibility and create more ‘aha!’ moments.
