5. What do you think
inquiry is?
Write your own definition
in your booklet…
6. Inquiry is CONSTRUCTIVIST
The 3 Es
During the 3 inquiry focus sessions find
EXAMPLES, EXPLANATIONS &
EVIDENCE
to support our claim inquiry is constructivist.
7. Every ? receives a prize!
What questions do you have
about inquiry?
Write down your questions, fears
and hopes.
9. Inquiry - Fruit
What would happen if you placed an apple in a tub of
water?
Gathering prior knowledge: What do you already know
about this situation that could help you answer your
question?
Think, Pair and Share to discuss your predictions.
Raise your own:
What if?
I wonder?
11. The Inquiry Cycle
Inquisition- What if or I wonder questions to be
investigated
Acquisition- brainstorming possible ideas
Supposition- identifying an ‘I think’ statement
Implementation- designing a plan
Summation- collecting evidence and making
conclusions
Exhibition- sharing an communicating outcomes
12. Inquiry is a process of exploration
which is guided by personal interest
or question.
What does this mean?
Turn and Talk