Inquiry+Outline

Inquiry-Based Learning Outline
A. Crayon Activity-Use Handout 1. Inquire 2. Research 3. Answer 4. Tie together with discussion B. Go over WebQuests found on QuestGarden
 * I.** **Opening Exercise (Celia)** 30 Minutes


 * II. Interwrite Skills (Rachel)** 30-45 Minutes

A. Use Green Cards B. Write down what they know about Inquiry-Based Learning C. Write down what they want to know. D. Use the sites on their card to to create a short presentation for the entire group. E. Present so all get the information.
 * III. Essential Question and KWL(Tom)** 30 Minutes [Envelope pairings]

A. Create parachute B. Test parachutes C. Tie together and discuss applications for the classroom.
 * IV. Parachute Activity (Larry) 40 minutes**

A. What two qualities are required for a question to be an essential question? 1. Requires the student to make a judgement. 2. Requires the student to develop a course of action. 3. Everything else is supporting. 4. Avoid questions like "what is?" B. Rachel's PowerPoint C. Look at cards and practice/discuss. D. Look video examples of Inquiry-Based Learning in actions 1. Have them point out specific characteristics that make each example inquiry-based.
 * V. Essential Question Sort (Tom) 40 Minutes** [Use white essential question cards, Rachel's PowerPoint, and Video examples

Don't forget to complete the five E's at the bottom.
 * VII. Go over the Constructivist Lesson Plan form and complete for the crayon or parachute activity.** **(Larry)**


 * VII. Lunch

VIII. Divide by Subject

IX. Plan lesson plans and turn in a digital copy.**