Inquiry Based Learning

Inquiry based learning is a great way to keep students engaged and thinking critically. I think it would be a good idea if I try to use the student's interests and sense of wonder to guide their learning. Because when students have a motivation for learning, they will learn faster and easier. Inquiry relates to learning in all areas of study and is an opportunity for students to have more active experiences and less paper and pencil tasks. 

Although I am not yet a teacher, in my opinion, science seemed to be the perfect subject for hands-on learning. It encourages inquiry-based learning through student reading books, research, generated questions and discussions, and communication. Students construct knowledge with one another by asking questions and explaining their understandings. 

Investigation is a brilliant way to spark scientific inquiry. For example, students could identify, research, and report what they have learned about a mysterious bug found on the playground or the can research ocean animals or even dinosaurs. They can write journal entries as well. In this science/language arts lesson, students will develop goals for inquiry. They will also improve content area reading, writing and research skills.