Inquiry

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 * __ How does science help us solve mysteries? __**

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Check out these great games that help will help you build your skills and knowledge for being able to solve crimes!   

CSI Crime investigation Game



__//**2011 - Term 1 Inquiry - How do I keep myself safe?**//__

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 * // Links to some cool sites about safety! //**

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__//**Information for Parents/Caregivers**//__ Here is some information to help you get your head around inquiry learning. For most of you this will be brand new, but it is very exciting and I hope you have seen some encouraging positive signs of inquiry coming through in your children.

===**__At School we use the Kath Murdoch Inquiry Model__** === This teaching model follows a sequence of activities and experiences to build on and challenge student perceptions. The sequence is inquiry based – it begins with student’s prior knowledge and experience and moves through a deliberate process that helps the knowledge to be extended, challenged and refined.

**__Sequence of activities__**
• Tuning in • Finding out • Sorting out • Going further • Making connections • Taking action.

===<span style="font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**__Why use an Inquiry based approach?__** === • It helps children take responsibility for their learning • Provides for new learning – extends on prior – helps to find new • Students evaluate their learning and each others • Detailed approach – working through the sequence of activities • Allows students to use a variety of great thinking tools • Caters for a range of learning styles – multiple intelligences • Allows for deeper understanding – students make connections • Gives students a real purpose for learning • Allows success for all – collaborative learning • Students see teacher as a learner also • Students own it! – their work their ideas. • High engagement – ownership, authenticity, relevance • Deeper independent learning skills • Vehicle for integration of the curriculum • Fosters connected learning – a sense of journey • Taps into student’s CURIOSITY