Class Name

Research through Guided Inquiry, 6-8, 9:30

Instructor Name

Markwood

Class

Total Price

100

Materials Fee

(Included in

Price)

10

Prerequisites

New and return students welcome

Text/Materials Required

Class Description

In today’s world, where information can be accessed by the click of a button, teaching students to ask great questions, evaluate sources, decipher what information is useful, and find relevant answers is crucial. Developing great research skills makes for independent, responsible, life-long learners!

In Research through Guided Inquiry, students complete an entire research project, including a paper and presentation, each semester. Students select their own topics from within a big-picture idea we study as a class.

Throughout the course, students walk through the Guided Inquiry Design research model to complete the research project. They:

• Immerse      in a big-picture idea that serves as the theme for their inquiry;

• Explore      potential topics to discover what peaks their interests;

• Identify      a research question that will guide their study;

• Gather      relevant information from diverse sources;

• Synthesize      that information into a product that will be shared to benefit others; and

• Evaluate      their research and learning experiences.