Science is all about asking questions while exploring the world around us. As I've read in the articles featured in this class, people are 'doing' science when they are born. We touch objects, explore objects by putting them in our mouth and of course ask plenty of questions. But when do we learn to ask questions the right way? Through exploration and inquiry, we learn how to build on prior knowledge while extending our own comprehension.
Inquiry involves hands-on and multifaceted activities which involve making observations. These observations aid in learning about our world while also solving real-world problems. As future teachers, we want to enable our students to not only better understand the world around them but to contribute by creating solutions to issues. Inquiry allows students to learn the proper cycle of questioning while uncovering true answers and solutions.
Teaching students the 5 E's in the inquiry process illustrates to them how to conduct proper questioning to discover answers to a variety of questions. Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate/Extend, and Evaluate (ongoing). Modeling this process and keeping it visually accessible on a classroom poster reminds students the important steps to follow when executing science experiments.
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