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This resource provides a set of activities to engage pupils in {{teachtag|inquiry}} based learning in the {{teachtag|scientific method}}, often making effective use of {{tag|ICT}} and {{tooltag|sensors}}.  The activities involve {{teachtag|whole class}} {{teachtag|questioning}} and {{teachtag|collaboration|collaborative}} {{teachtag|group work}}.
* {{tag|inquiry}} based learning - {{tag|questioning}} - {{tag|scientific method}} - {{tag|group work}} - {{tag|collaboration}} -  use of {{tag|ICT}}
 
A general point to reflect on is the amount of detail that a worksheet needs. ICT-based activities often require more instruction than many others.  
Do first time users and experienced users need different levels of support? What is there to gain, or lose, by holding back on detail?

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This resource provides a set of activities to engage pupils in inquiry(ta) based learning in the scientific method(ta), often making effective use of ICT(i) and sensors(tool). The activities involve whole class(ta) questioning(ta) and collaborative(ta) group work(ta).