Teaching Through Inquiry

Group 2 Conducted an inquiry lesson on the Declaration of Independence for a 4th grade class

The teachers did an excellent job of using an inquiry lesson to deepen understanding of concepts.  The elements of inquiry process were used to frame lesson development.

Engage: Exploratory Introduction

A quick review was provided to students and the problem was introduced: Find clues to determine what person or event had a big impact on our country's history!

Explore: Students used the inquiry method

Students were guided through the development of a hypothesis for the problem.  Students moved through stations to complete activities and tasks and find clues.

Expand: Used IPod bar codes to find clues

Students found the clues to develop their own conclusions for the problem.

Closure: Shared conclusions

Students presented their conclusions and demonstrated meta-cognition in developing the problem solution.

Independent Practice: Students completed a worksheet

Students had the opportunity to summarize learning and analyze their results.

Group 2 did a wonderful job in preparing and planning an interactive lesson that used technology, learning and meta-cognitive strategies in a unique and exciting way.

"He who is best prepared can best serve his moment of inspiration."

                                                                      -Samuel Taylor Coleridge