Science and Inquiry Project

Just completed my first inquiry project with my science students. The premise for this came from one of our initial readings at the beginning of the course. Or maybe last semester - came from a class anyway. The students had to focus on a different type of writing(and I do mean write!) at least for science - analyze, predict, connect - the whole thing. I recently also attended a seminar at Colby on science and science notebooks that linked literacy. While I think there is definitely room for improvement in the approach for my students that I used I know I am very glad about finally getting started on this process. I can definitely see how these are all connected (literacy, science, inquiry, notebooks) and the bonus, at least as far as administration is concerned, should lead to better comprehension in writing come test time. Course, the really bonus is how, what, and why students are learning and the connections. Over the summer I will be revamping my science units to include this process throughout the year.