Unit 1, Activity 1

Unit 1, Activity 1: What is Inquiry?

Inquiry is authentic research. It is real world questions, answers and actions. It is an information seeking process whether it is for personal or academic purposes. For example, how do you search for the best new car to purchase? Or, how might students search for an answer to the question "How is it possible that we drink the same water that the dinosaurs drank?" In both cases, some type of process is needed. Luckily, there are many strategies and models that have been developed over the years to help map out the inquiry process for lifelong learning.

Select one or two of the options below to learn more:

• The Big6 (website)

• Building an Inquiry Mindset (webinar)

• The 5E's of Inquiry-Based Learning (article)

• Learners Interpret the Standards & Every Standard Tells a Story (video)

• Inquiry Learning (LibGuide)

• Teaching Inquiry... (podcast)

• Teaching With Primary Sources Inquiry Kits (lessons)