Inquiry+&+Problem+Based+Resources

Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand. Translated Chinese proverb (Author: Unknown) ||
 * Tell me and I forget.
 * Inspire a Inquiry and Problem Based Learning

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This video encourages teachers to wake up their students and get them involved in the learning process. Teachers are inspired to use problem-based and inquiry learning rather than the traditional styles of teaching. || media type="youtube" key="z8Lh5MfyE-E" height="315" width="420" align="center"
 * Best Practices for Inquiry Based Learning

In this video the role of the teacher as well as the student in inquiry based learning are discussed. || media type="youtube" key="sLQPXd8BiIA" height="315" width="420" align="center"
 * A Model for Inquiry Based Learning

Six steps are given in this video to ensure Inquiry based learning is taking place. || http://www.internet4classrooms.com/vft.htm
 * Virtual Field Trips

An Internet collection of virtual field trips that can be integrated into an inquiry and project based project. ||
 * Why Teach with Project-Based Learning?: Providing Students With a Well-Rounded Classroom Experience

http://www.edutopia.org/project-learning-introduction

This online article provides the rationale for project based teaching. ||
 * ** Questioning **

“Teaching the answers without first raising the questions takes most of the meaning out of learning.” -- Francis Slater, London School Of Education || || || http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/researchskills/Dalton.htm ||
 * Driving Questions for Inquiry and Problem Based Learning This pdf file provides cut out cards with driving questions for project based learning.
 * Task oriented question construction wheel based on Blooms taxonomy
 * Bloom's Taxonomy Question Clues
 * The Power of Questioning

In this article, Wendy Cheong explores the role of questioning to enhance inquiry learning in with her second graders. || []
 * Project Based Learning for the 21st Century

This website provides tools such as a project checklist, project calendar, articles, and videos about project based learning. It also provides an explanation/definition of project based learning for the 21st century as well as research behind project based learning. || (Chapter 10) || To help facilitate inquiry and problem based learning with your students, learn more about Blooms taxonomy. http://www.techlearning.com/article/blooms-taxonomy-blooms-digitally/44988
 * Essential Questions __Learning to Question to Wonder to Learn__ By Jamie McKenzie
 * Bloom's Taxonomy................. Bloom's Revised Taxonomy...................... Bloom's Digital Taxonomy

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 * WebQuest

http://webquest.org/index.php

Find valuable information about the Webquest model on this website. || How are shapes used in the world around us? http://amazingshapeworld.wikispaces.com/
 * Lessons for Inquiry and Problem Based Learning ||
 * A World of Shapes

This is an Inquiry based learning project I created about shapes. This lesson integrates math, reading, writing, science, social studies, art, music, and technology. ||
 * http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/inquiry/

Teachnology offers great lesson plans and resources. This specific link directs one to the site's information regarding inquiry-based learning. This section of the site provides essentials of inquiry based learning. It also offers lesson plans on how to create a classroom with inquiry based learning in mind. || http://www.yorkville.k12.il.us/webquests/Webqdefelice/webqjdefelice.html
 * Little Red Hen

An inquiry Webquest about //Little Red Hen// integrating Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. || http://eduscapes.com/flat/flat2011.html
 * Flat Stanley[[image:flat stanley.jpg width="79" height="118"]]

An Inquiry based learning project with Flat Stanley || []
 * Monster Exchange Project

Monster Exchange is an Internet project that encourages the development of reading and writing skills while integrating Internet technology into the classroom curriculum. Classrooms from a variety of schools worldwide are paired together; the students in each classroom are split into groups, each class designs an original picture of a monster. The students must then write a description of the monster. The partnered classes then exchange their descriptions via e-mail and the Internet. These students are then challenged to use reading comprehension skills to read the descriptions and translate them into a monster picture. The true challenge involves creating a redrawn picture as close to the original picture as possible without looking at the original and using only the written description of the monster.

The written descriptions, original monster pictures, and redrawn monster pictures are scanned and uploaded to the Internet using the browser-based Monster Gallery Builder. The Monster Gallery Builder is entirely form-based and does not require the teacher or student to know any HTML code. The Monster Galleries are then published, and feedback is provided via e-mail.

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 * Months of the Year Project

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With this an Internet project, the class reads the book __When This Box Is Full__ by Patricia Lillie and illustrated by Donald Crews. This is a story about a little boy that places items in the box for each month of the year. After reading the story, the children work in small groups of 5-6 children, brainstorming what they do for each month of the year. The children dictate or write what they do, then illustrate what was written. The children then publish their work online in such places as a Wikis. This is a fun way for the children to work on learning seasons and the months of the year. Check out the website to see a showcase of one class’s project!

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 * West Elementary Internet Projects

This website provides a collection of award winning elementary Internet projects. || []
 * Elementary Projects

An extensive list of curriculum topics for elementary levels. It also offers interactive sites that allow students create their own projects. Number 6 provides a large list of topic-based online resources. || Above website has links with basic facts about MANY animals for research.
 * Unit 1 Reading Street Animal Inquiry []

Endangered Animal Webquest http://wilsonmhes.net/Endangered_Animals_WebQuest/endangered_animals_webquest.htm

Endangered Earth Website Choose and learn about an endangered animal. http://www.endangeredearth.com/

Animal WebSites for Research

http://www.stmary.pvt.k12.de.us/Lib_Animal.html Best Kid Sites: Animals http://www.kidsites.com/sites-edu/animals.htm

Animal and aquarium, Great web sites for Kids. http://gws.ala.org/category/animals/zoos-aquariums

Good Sites for Kids animal page http://www.goodsitesforkids.org/Animals.htm#.UFY8etWnLnY



A to Z Endangered Animals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmp7VAuOfW0 media type="youtube" key="zmp7VAuOfW0?rel=0" height="315" width="420"

Other Endangered Animals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-7wLdKjf2Y media type="youtube" key="I-7wLdKjf2Y?rel=0" height="315" width="560" Pictures and facts about Endangered Baby animals http://www.takepart.com/photos/endangered-baby-animals#.UDJWpdJ-3jo.pinterest

Amazing Photos of Endangered Animals http://www.flavorwire.com/278305/amazing-photos-of-endangered-african-animals#5 ||