What is the Stripling Model of Inquiry?

The Stripling Model of Inquiry is a process that you can use to deepen your understanding of a topic you research. It is broken down into the following steps or strategies:

1. CONNECT - Think about prior knowledge, background information, or context that you may have on the topic.

2. WONDER - Ask yourself questions about the topic or make predictions.

3. INVESTIGATE - Find and evaluate information that helps you answer your questions and makes you think of new ones.

4. CONSTRUCT - Draw conclusions and make sense of your new understandings

5. EXPRESS - Share your learning with others or apply it to new situations.

6. REFLECT - Reflect on what you have learned and ask new questions!