0-5: Become a Summer Explorer Using Inquiry

Become a Summer Explorer Using Inquiry

This lesson will introduce the term Inquiry Based Learning. Specifically, to challenge you to teach outdoors a little differently in the summer months.

The Core Structure of Inquiry-Based Learning

• Orientation/Observation: The educator introduces a new topic or concept.
• Question/Conceptualize: Students develop questions related to the topic & makepredictions, and hypothesize.
• Investigation: The lengthiest part of inquiry learning.
• Conclusion.
• Discussion/Sharing.

Orientation/Observation

• Choose a topic or follow the children’s interest.
• Example: Introducing Summer to Your Students
• Choose a Summer-Inspired Nature-Based Book to Read

Question/Conceptualize:

Students develop questions related to the topic & make predictions, and hypothesize.

• Brainstorm: What I know/What I think /What I wonder about summer
• Ask “What is Summer?”

Investigation: The lengthiest part of inquiry learning.

• Ways to Become a Summer Adventure Explorer
• Provide students with a map of the world and ask them where summer occurs.
• Go on a summer walk and make observations about how the landscape is changing.
• Observe and record the length of each day.

NOTE: Any one of these activities can be adapted and/or developed for your age group.

Conclusion.

Discussion/Sharing