Inquiry-Based Strategies Chart: Effective Strategies to Science and Health Standards
The constructivist approach to curriculum design allows science concepts to come alive in the elementary classroom setting through hands-on problem-solving. Students use inquiry-based methods to investigate a topic, ask questions, and use a variety of resources to find answers and solutions. As students explore the topic, they draw conclusions, and, as exploration continues, they revisit those conclusions. Exploration of questions leads to more questions and a deeper understanding of the concept.
Use the “Inquiry Based Strategies Chart” to align effective strategies to science and health standards. Based on the K-8 grade of your choice, select a grade-appropriate science standard and a grade-appropriate health standard from Arizona or your state’s K-12 content area standards.
In two separate tables, one for the science standard and one for the health standard, outline the following:
Selected grade level
Selected standard
One measurable learning target/objective in “Students will be able to” (SWBAT) language
Two inquiry-based strategies that can be used to teach the learning target/objective
A 50-100 word rationale justifying why the two strategies are effective for teaching the concept
Support your findings with three scholarly resources.
Inquiry-Based Strategies Chart
Grade Level
5th Grade
Science State Standard
Arizona State Science Standard SC05-S4C1-04
Chosen Learning Target
Students will be able to explain the difference between weather and climate.
Inquiry-based Strategy 1
Use Weather Data to Analyze Climate Patterns
Rationale for Strategy 1 Effectiveness
Using weather data to analyze climate patterns allows students to engage in data analysis and observation skills, helping them to understand the differences between weather and climate (National Research Council, 2012). It also helps them see the big picture and identify patterns over time, which is essential when studying climate.
Inquiry-based Strategy 2
Use Models to Predict Climate Changes
Rationale for Strategy 2 Effectiveness
Using models to predict climate change allows students to create and test hypotheses and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It also helps students to understand the complex nature of climate and the importance of taking into account multiple factors when predicting changes (Holbrook & Rannikmae, 2009)
References:
Holbrook, J., & Rannikmae, M. (2009). The meaning of scientific literacy. International Journal of Environmental & Science Education, 4(3), 275-288.
National Research Council. (2012). A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. National Academies Press.
Watters, J. J. (2018). Inquiry-based teaching and learning in the high school science clas...
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