Inquiry is...
more than just a report of facts.
taking what you KNOW and adding RESEARCH, then DRAWING YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS.
higher-level thinking.
looking closely at (examining) facts.
requesting information in answer to something you wonder about.
a systematic (certain steps are taken) investigation
Inquiry Steps:
Think of a topic you are curious about.
Research your topic to become an expert. Research in books, on websites and by speaking with people.
Decide upon an Inquiry question and three subtopics.
Conduct further research in order to be ready to answer your Inquiry question.
Organize your research according to the three subtopics.
THINK ABOUT your research. Decide upon an answer to your Inquiry question.
Choose a format (or perhaps your teacher will assign one) for presenting your Inquiry results to others.
Skills You'll Use When Completing an Inquiry:
utilizing reference sources
analyzing websites for accuracy
searching the Internet
selecting key words
note-taking
reading and summarizing
using an index and glossary
comprehending what you read
analyzing facts and drawing conclusions
Egypt Inquiry Timeline
October XX - November XX Research and gather information
November XX-XX Write your Five Paragraph Paper
November XX-XX Work on Google Slide Presentation
November XX-XX Present your Presentation
India Inquiry Timeline
January XX-XX Research and gather information
January XX-XX Write your questions
January XX-XX Work on your script
January XX-XX Present your Interview