Tacheria Brooks "Inquiry Based Learning"

Inquiry implies a need or want to know.  The great thing about inquiry is that there is not a wrong answer.  Students are able to obtain a heap of knowledge about a particular subject matter and are able to apply it into other subject areas. During the inquiry process, students are constantly searching and formulating questions, it is the application of knowledge that is the most benefiting for student success.  I have used inquiry in many subject areas.  For example, my students will work with magnets.  The essential question for the lesson will be: What type of objects will a magnet attract or repel?  I will start be reading aloud a book to the students about magnets (What Makes A Magnet).  During the investigation process, the students will be provided with various types and styles of magnets.  They will identify materials that the magnet will attract or repel.  Students will be able to record their findings inside their science notebook.  Students will have a chance to share their findings to the class and will conclude the lesson with a quick write.