Using Inquiry to Learn about Soil: A Fourth Grade Experience |
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Authors: | Paula A Magee Elisha Wingate |
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Institution: | 1. Indiana University–Indianapolis, Indianapolis, INpamagee@iupui.edu;3. Indiana University–Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN |
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Abstract: | In this article, we describe a fourth-grade inquiry unit on soil. The unit was designed and taught by preservice elementary teachers as part of a university science methods course. Using a student-driven inquiry approach to designing curriculum, the unit engaged fourth graders in learning about the physical properties soil, erosion, worms, and plants. Hands-on activities, literacy strategies, and informational texts and websites were used to build student learning. |
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Keywords: | Earth science elementary inquiry |
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