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The resource consists of a number of sheets including a description of the process of doing an investigation for {{tag|inquiry}} based learning.
This resource describes the process of doing an investigation for {{teachtag|inquiry}}-based learning. Teachers could {{tag|sharing practise|share practice}} and lesson {{teachtag|planning}} ideas using the list of pupil skills (e.g. observing). It also lists learning goals for investigation skills (e.g. observing, predicting, problem solving) and ideas for exploring different types of {{teachtag|practical work}} in science.   
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}}.
It could be used for {{teachtag|discussion}} or brainstorming on how to apply these skills to different content areas. The resource emphasises engaging pupils in the {{teachtag|scientific method}} - using {{teachtag|higher order}} thinking skills, {{teachtag|group work}} and {{teachtag|dialogue}} to facilitate {{teachtag|knowledge building}}/{{teachtag|reasoning}}.
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}}.