Inquiry-Based Learning
Instead of just presenting the facts, use questions, problems, and scenarios to help students learn through their own agency and investigation.
Creating Authentic Learning Experiences in Early Childhood Classrooms
Bringing in outside experts and doing fieldwork can make project-based learning an invaluable experience for young learners.175Your 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.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.400Your 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.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.4 Strategies to Create a Curious Classroom
Teachers can promote curiosity and critical thinking by helping students make sense of new information.272Your content has been saved!
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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.29.8kYour 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.Launching a PBL Unit With Preschool Students
Take advantage of young students’ natural curiosity through project-based learning that invites them to generate questions they care about.330Your 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.Encouraging Students’ Curiosity With Animal Observations
Observing animals provides an engaging way for students to build their critical thinking skills and curiosity.5 Axioms to Promote Deeper Discussions
Getting students engaged in sustained conversations requires a combination of inquiry, routine, and relationship building.
