Inquiry in Action: Investigation the World to Make a Difference
Teachers:
María Mercedes Murillo - mmurillo@nogales.edu.co
Patricia Vásquez-Caicedo - pvasquez-caicedo@nogales.edu.co
Carolina Huertas - chuertas@nogales.edu.co
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Goal & Milestones
Goal & Milestones
Goal: Students will understand how researchers investigate contemporary issues by asking meaningful questions, analyzing information and data from credible sources, and communicating well-supported arguments and proposals for informed action.
Goal: Students will understand how researchers investigate contemporary issues by asking meaningful questions, analyzing information and data from credible sources, and communicating well-supported arguments and proposals for informed action.
Driving Question: How can we, as researchers, analyze the effects of a contemporary issue and propose evidence-based actions to address its consequences?
Driving Question: How can we, as researchers, analyze the effects of a contemporary issue and propose evidence-based actions to address its consequences?
Milestones
Reading: Selected Readings
Milestones
Reading: Selected Readings
Provocation / Challenge
Provocation / Challenge
Students begin by exploring a contemporary issue through a webquest and guided inquiry activities that spark curiosity. They move from a broad topic to a defined problem, formulating initial questions that will guide their investigation.
Building Knowledge
Building Knowledge
Students refine their understanding of the issue by developing a clear problem statement and research question. Through peer coevaluation, they receive feedback to strengthen the clarity, focus, and relevance of their inquiry.
Research & Sources
Research & Sources
Students gather and organize information using a structured research grid while developing citation skills. Through workshops and peer feedback, they evaluate the credibility of sources and build a solid foundation of evidence for their investigation.
Reading & Analyzing Perspectives
Reading & Analyzing Perspectives
Students engage in collaborative reading experiences, such as book club conversations, to deepen their understanding of multiple perspectives. They analyze ideas, make connections, and refine their thinking about the issue.
Building Arguments
Building Arguments
Students begin constructing their arguments by organizing evidence and outlining their ideas. Through structured peer feedback, they strengthen their reasoning, use of evidence, and overall coherence in preparation for drafting.
Essay
Essay
Students develop, revise, and refine their argumentative essays. Through peer and teacher feedback, they improve clarity, organization, and the use of evidence, leading to a final written product that presents a well-supported argument.
Communicating & Taking Informed Action
Communicating & Taking Informed Action
Students prepare and deliver a TED-style talk in which they present their research findings and propose evidence-based actions. They apply public speaking strategies and multimedia tools to communicate their ideas effectively to an audience.
Skills and Content
Skills and Content
FINES
FINES
Questions to discuss
Questions to discuss
What does “research” mean to you?
Can you think of a time when you had to investigate or find information about something?
Where do you usually look for information when you have a question?
How do you know if information is reliable or trustworthy?
Why do you think asking questions is important for learning?
What kind of topics are you curious about or would like to learn more about?
How can research help us make better decisions in everyday life?
As a family, how can we support curiosity and learning at home?
Final Products
Final Products
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