Primary Science investigation/teaching approach: Difference between revisions

The resource consists of a number of sheets including a description of the process of doing an investigation for {{tag|inquiry}} based learning.   

Teachers could share lesson ideas and {{tag|planning}} using the table and ideas regarding the types of skills pupils must engage (e.g. observing) - it is a good opportunity to {{tag|share practice}}.

The resource also includes a set of learning goals centred on the investigation skills (observing, predicting, problem solving, etc.) and a sheet with some different ideas for exploring types of {{tag|practical work}} in science.   

Both these sheets could form the basis of a {{tag|discussion}} or brainstorming session to apply the types and skills given to different content areas.   

The resources have an emphasis on encouraging pupils to {{tag|think like a scientist}} – using {{tag|higher order}} thinking skills – and the use of {{tag|group work}} and {{tag|dialogue}} to facilitate {{tag|knowledge building}}/{{tag|reasoning}}.