Primary Science investigation/teaching approach: Difference between revisions

The resource describes the process of doing an investigation for {{tag|inquiry}} based learning. Teachers could {{tag|share practice}} and lesson {{tag|planning}} ideas using its list of pupil skills (e.g. observing). The resource also lists learning goals for investigation skills (e.g. observing, predicting, problem solving) and ideas for exploring different types of {{tag|practical work}} in science.   

It could be used for {{tag|discussion}} or brainstorming to apply these skills to different content areas. The resource emphasises encouraging pupils to {{tag|think like a scientist}} – using {{tag|higher order}} thinking skills, {{tag|group work}} and {{tag|dialogue}} to facilitate {{tag|knowledge building}}/{{tag|reasoning}}.