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is the importance of creating hands on time for students to explore their thinking,
problem solve, and ask questions. The experiences help students have deeper
understanding of important concepts, and help them retain important information. I
reflected back to then many examples I saw of inquiry based instructional at Trace
Crossings Elementary School. The curriculum and instruction at Trace is peppered with
problem-based learning opportunities, and time for learning through discovery. It has
been very helpful to see a consistent example of successful inquiry-based instruction on
the elementary school level.
Overall, I found this presentation to be a helpful confirmation that science
instruction must prompt students to question, think critically, and offer time for the
students to experience science through hands on learning.