Questioning & Inquiry

A process of learning that emphasizes the use of curiosity and questioning to drive the learning process.

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What Is Inquiry-Based Learning?

Explore the fundamentals of inquiry as a student-centered, question-driven learning model.

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Questioning Strategies for Teachers

Tools to help teachers ask better questions that deepen student thinking and reflection.

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Student Inquiry Prompts

Sentence starters and prompts that encourage curiosity and independent questioning.

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Project-Based Learning and Inquiry

How project-based learning overlaps with and supports inquiry-based approaches.

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Essential Questions Examples

Examples of open-ended, thought-provoking questions that anchor curriculum and lessons.

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Inquiry in the Content Areas

How to apply questioning and inquiry practices in math, science, ELA, and social studies.

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