Carly Elliot teaches in a small rural area where she is surrounded by rivers. First, she generates a question for her class. Then her students design a hypothesis and shares their idea with the class. The four best hypothesis are then tested. The students get in groups and take samples of water from various sources. The students then use their data to create graphs and charts. Their data is then shared with GLOBE, an online resource that helps engage students in hands on learning.
What strategy is being employed?
Generating and testing hypotheses is the strategy being used, but his article also refers to an inquiry method.
Why does the strategy work?
Research on the inquiry method shows this method helps students gain a better fundamental concept of science. Certain applications for this method helps make the inquiry method more successful, such as having students create and share hypothesizes (generating and testing hypotheses); their understanding increases when they are asked to apply the scientific principles.
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