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4 Ways to Encourage Great Questions in the Science Classroom

Here’s how a middle school teacher guides students to proactively ask and answer questions like ‘why does that happen?’ ...
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The Intersection of Inquiry-Based Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

High-quality instructional materials (HQIMs) are educational resources designed to effectively support student learning. They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital resources and other materials ...
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Inquiry : the key to exemplary science / edited by Robert Yager

Introduction: The centrality of inquiry for teaching and learning science / Robert E. Yager -- Inquiry at the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA) / Ardi Kveven -- Natural scientists: children in ...
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Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

3D science instruction helps students develop skills applicable in all fields, such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly ...