This was a year long, ongoing, student led inquiry that my students engaged in. I covered the Daily and Seasonal strand and the Needs and Characteristics of Living Things strand, as well as several Literacy and Math expectations through the different activities that arose from student interest at the wonder window.
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WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE- AND BEES AND BUTTERFLIES
Categories: General Interest
This activity begins with deep discussions on biodiversity and/or environmental factors. Students then continue exploring through readings from a variety of sources. The questions are then discussed... read more
SPACE BOX INQUIRY PROJECT
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
Working in a group students will design and build a Space Box. They will become experts on a method of space exploration or a phenomenon in space. Each group will be choosing a topic, researching it,... read more
The Curious Naturalist
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
This inquiry resource package on the environment for ELKP is designed to assist teachers in planning an inquiry-based learning opportunity. This resource outline is to be supplemented with learning... read more