Inquiry learning in science
Watch a teacher use an inquiry model to explore key aspects of what scientists do.
Resource information
In a year eight science elective the teacher uses an inquiry model to explore key aspects of what scientists do. Students choose an inquiry question in an area of science that appeals to them. They then conduct their experiment and evaluate their findings in order to develop a presentation to communicate their results and analysis.
Mount Alvernia College is an independent Catholic secondary school for girls operated by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. Located in Kedron in Queensland, the school has over 800 enrolments and caters for students of all academic abilities from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.
Discussion questions:
- What strategies can you use to connect learning to students' interests?
- What strategies can you use to establish links between content covered in class and real-world contexts?
