Inquiry Based Research

How we talk to students about Inquiry Based Research and Learning

You discover information that you are interested in learning about.

You will develop your own question about computer science, research the question, answer the question, create a product that will help teach others what you found, present this information to your class, and then reflect on the process.

Resources for Further Learning

Resources to learn more about Inquiry Based Research and Learning!

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Resources to learn more about Distance Learning!

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Our Presentations

Wonder Workshop Primary & Elementary EdTech Tools for Hybrid Learning-Becky/ Angie
Coding in the Classroom Summit - Primary & Elementary EdTech Tools for Hybrid Learning-Becky/ Angie

We implemented this research project in a hybrid setting. Half of the students were in person and half of the students were online. We met with the students three times a week using Google Meet to bring students who were at home into the classroom.

  • Mondays from 12-12:30

  • Tuesdays from 8:05-8:50

  • Fridays from 12-12:30

Overview of Project

We shared this Google Slide deck with students in Canvas and live in our out Google Meets.


Choose a Research Question

We started with a brainstorming session using a list of resources to get us started. Then students used this Jamboard template to make a copy and start capturing topics they are intersted in learning more about.


Search for Information


  • We invited the school librarian to share databases that the school has access to:

    • PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next

    • Capstone Interactive eBooks

    • National Geographic Kids

    • Tween Tribune

    • ProQuest

    • Britannica School Elementary

  • We talked about the importance of citing sources.

Organize Information

Students make a copy of this Jamboard to organize their notes

Prepare the Final Research

Students organized their information for their presentation this Jamboard

Present and Share the Final Research

Students used Flipgrid to record their presentation and share with their peers

Reflect on the Process

Students reflect using Flipgrid

Places you can find this presentation:

June 2021

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