June 4, 2015
by peterhardiman
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Tuning in, Finding Out, Sorting Out, Going Further, Taking Action, Reflection
The Inquiry process is a framework through which we deliver our curriculum. An Inquiry approach gives students the opportunity to make connections with the world around them through a series of steps, each step with its own set of skills and strategies. Curiosity and wondering about issues and concepts within units, give students the chance to ask and develop questions, to be creative, “think” in different ways and use a range of research skills to “find out” and “ sort out” information which can be extended as they “go further” with their Inquiry. Seeing a purpose for their new knowledge is important so that the step of “taking action” becomes a powerful learning experience.
The photos below capture the Grade 4 students “taking action” for the unit, “How do living things survive?” by participating in a community project in Blacks Walk.
Students had a sense of purpose in this activity. Student comments included:
“It was good because we could connect with nature and Blacks Walk will be a better place.” Hannah
“We were doing really good things for Blacks Walk, I thought it was good that we were going to make a difference.” Tabitha
“I felt that weeding in Blacks Walk helped our community and that it was a good thing to help our community.” Krish
“I was thinking, what the Blacks Walk Committee would do with our work”. Lachie
“We were helping the native plants and animals in Blacks Walk that are important to our environment” Jessica
