The Indiana Academic Standards for Science and the Next Generation Science Standards emphasize inquiry as a prominent instructional method and a defining characteristic of science. This workshop ...

Journal of Science Teacher Education, Vol. 25, No. 1 (February 2014), pp. 79-96 (18 pages) This study examines how an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning creates teachable moments that can ...

Do the newly released results from the 2015 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) throw cold water on project-based learning? The results, issued this week, examined instructional ...

K–12 ed tech company Propello has launched inquiry-based science booster packs to complement existing curricula and stimulate student engagement. The supplemental phenomena packs are classroom-ready, ...

Middle-grades science teachers that dedicate a minimum of five hours of instructional time to science each week are more likely to implement inquiry-based teaching, a best practice among science and ...

A project is a multistep activity undertaken by an individual or group to achieve a particular aim. With that broad definition there’s a lot of project-based learning happening in schools these days.

A large, international study shows that problem-based learning is more effective than standard instruction in math and science, and a national survey confirms that students, parents and teachers all ...

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...

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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