The Guided Inquiry Design process is a research framework using eight steps to generate Essential Questions for research and pursue inquiry in order to discover and communicate an answer based on evidence. It was developed for use with collaborative teams of teachers.
Molly's research on doodling was communicated through a presentation for teachers.
Ariana led a discussion on Bratz and shared research about the moral panic around them, the discussions of social media and body types, and the implications of diversity.
Kayvan made a Scratch game to explain the basics of coding and how it effects the brain.
Claire made a "Medicinal Herbs" info sheet for Natick hikers, local businesses, and the library:
Sophia performed a demo of softball pitching technique after and Makayla shared best shared best practices for staying healthy when playing the sport in a presentation geared toward youth softball players.
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Jack's BMX Biking recreation timeline is a draft for an Eyewitness book about extreme sports. Jack asked "How did recreational BMX come into existence?" and explored its popularity, presenting his findings in a timeline of BMX popularity.
Kyra made a timeline showing how makeup has evolved into the cosmetics industry and how makeup was used by different cultures at different times.
M's Bharatanatyam routine was a display of an Indian dance set to a voice over about Indian caste system and the gender and class roles it signifies and upholds and LGBTQ rights.
Julia's animation explains how the Immortal Jellyfish is able to regenerate itself.
On your organizer, you should fill out a proposal for your project, be sure you have the following:
Melanie designed an information postcard for hikers at the Blue Hills Reservation state park. It contains information about carnivorous plants found on the property and in other places in Massachusetts.
This screen shot of Kayvan's Scratch Game is the drag-and-drop code for his game, which was meant to explain the basics of coding and how learning how to code benefits our brains.
Sophia and Makayla performed a demo of softball pitching technique after they shared best shared best practices for staying healthy when playing the sport in a presentation geared toward youth softball players.