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Inquiry-Based Science

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April 7, 2021 Celebrate Earth Day in Your Classroom

As teachers, we have the opportunity to educate our students about caring for and saving our environment. From preschoolers through high schoolers and…

March 29, 2021 Three Ways to Make Your Classroom Environmentally Conscious

I have always loved the ocean. In elementary school, I attended a trip to the Shedd Aquarium and was absolutely mesmerized by the aquatic life…

March 26, 2021 Women in STEM: An Interview with VAI Scientist Mary Winn

History is filled with remarkable women. Over the past month, Inquiry insider has endeavored to share stories of women who…

January 20, 2021 STEAM Pioneers Your Students Should Know!

Recently, someone asked me who I believed were the most important pioneers in the fields of STEAM. It’s a pretty harmless question, but this person…

January 18, 2021 The Best Day Ever: Integrating Outdoors into Your Lessons

Today was the best day ever.  As an educator, or human being for that matter, doesn’t that statement just make your steps a…

December 9, 2020 Start with Why: Finding Purpose in Project-based Learning

Why? It’s the biggest of the big questions. Bigger than what and who. Bigger than how or where. Why?

November 6, 2020 There’s Treasure Everywhere: Teaching Students through Nature

I’ve always loved reading Calvin & Hobbes. As a kid, I laughed at the crazy adventures Calvin would get into with…

October 23, 2020 Keep it Spooky: Using Halloween to Teach Your Students

I’ve always loved Halloween. Sure, free candy is a nice get, but I mostly love it for the ambiance. The leaves change color, the wind…