Welcome to our inquiry lab! Our learners have so many questions and curiosities. This class is designed to give your learner the opportunity to ask a burning question, or jump into a curiosity they have, to research, find an answer, and share it with their peers. 

By giving our learners the space to ask a question, and guide their learning, we open up the possibility for them to dive deeper into their own learning. We encourage and support them to think critically and creatively as they look for an answer to their question. Learners ask a question, set learning goals, implement, reflect on, redirect (if needed). and showcase their goals. Through this process learners develop essential skills like asking questions, researching, collaborating, communicating and presenting our answers. Learners are encouraged to try out their ideas and take risks when looking for solutions and answers. The learning process is flexible, and reflecting and adjusting our learning goals is part of the process. 


🌻  The course outline is as follows  🌻

🌺 Week 1: What questions do I have?
Types of Questions. Catching our questions and brainstorming our ideas.  
People who asked curious questions - real life examples of innovative solutions. 

🌺 Week 2: Refining our questions and choosing our project questions. 
Where do I find the information? How do I sort the information I have?   How will we measure our success - our goals for the project. Setting learning goals. 

🌺 Week 3:  Reflecting on my question.
Ways that we can present our ideas. Creating a personal rubric / assessment for the project. 

🌺 Week 4: The Pitch. Learners will present their ideas to their classmates. They will frame their presentation under 4 main areas: 
❓ What I am learning about   ❓ Why I chose this question / area,  ❓ How I am going to answer it  ❓ How will I reflect on my learning (measure my success)
(Before 'The Pitch' we will explore what thoughtful and reflective peer feedback looks / sounds like.)

🌺 Week 5: Creation Station 1! Learners work on their projects. They ask questions of each other and the teacher. 
What keywords help me find information for my question? Do I need to find more information? How am I feeling about showing what I have learned? Have I shown all of the information that I have learned?

🌺 Week 6: The Solution Fair. 
This week learners will showcase their learning projects.
Final reflection: Did I answer all of my questions? Did my questions change during the project? Reflection with teacher and peers. 


** Inquiry based learning is a process, and I will guide your learner through the process. I will scaffold and support your learner as they need. If you have any questions or concerns about this class please feel free to reach out to me.