1. ADDRESSING THE K-5 NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS
AN INQUIRY-BASED APPROACH
DANIEL C BAKER
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

2. PURPOSE OF THIS SESSION
To consider what inquiry-based learning looks like in practice.
To develop a deeper understanding of the different levels of inquiry.
To present one inquiry-based approach to addressing the elementary Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

3. SESSION INQUIRY QUESTIONS
What does inquiry-based learning look like in practice?
What is the difference between the different levels of inquiry?
How can I address the elementary Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) using an inquiry-based approach?

4. ENGAGEMENT TASK: CONTINUUM
How comfortable/familiar/knowledgeable are you about the Next Generation Science standards (NGSS)?

5. ENGAGEMENT TASK: CONTINUUM
What do you know about inquiry-based teaching and learning in Science (or in general)?

6. EXPLORATION TASK 1: LEVELS OF INQUIRY
What are the different levels of inquiry?

7. GUIDED/DIRECTED INQUIRY
LEVELS OF INQUIRY
BANCHI & BELL (2008)
HIGH
CONFIRMATION INQUIRY
STRUCTURED INQUIRY
GUIDED/DIRECTED INQUIRY
OPEN INQUIRY
LEVEL OF TEACHER INVOLVEMENT
LOW

8. GUIDED/DIRECTED INQUIRY
LEVELS OF INQUIRY
BANCHI & BELL (2008)
HIGH
STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A QUESTION AND A PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW. RESULTS ARE KNOWN IN ADVANCE. PURPOSE IS CONFIRMATION THROUGH EXPERIENCE.
STRUCTURED INQUIRY
LEVEL OF TEACHER INVOLVEMENT
GUIDED/DIRECTED INQUIRY
OPEN INQUIRY
LOW

9. GUIDED/DIRECTED INQUIRY
LEVELS OF INQUIRY
BANCHI & BELL (2008)
HIGH
STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A QUESTION AND A PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW. RESULTS ARE KNOWN IN ADVANCE. PURPOSE IS CONFIRMATION THROUGH EXPERIENCE.
STUDENTS are provided with the question and procedure TO FOLLOW. PURPOSE IS TO generate an explanation that is supported by the evidence collected in the procedure.
LEVEL OF TEACHER INVOLVEMENT
GUIDED/DIRECTED INQUIRY
OPEN INQUIRY
LOW

10. LEVELS OF INQUIRY BANCHI & BELL (2008) OPEN INQUIRY HIGH LOW
STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A QUESTION AND A PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW. RESULTS ARE KNOWN IN ADVANCE. PURPOSE IS CONFIRMATION THROUGH EXPERIENCE.
STUDENTS are provided with the question and procedure TO FOLLOW. PURPOSE IS TO generate an explanation that is supported by the evidence collected in the procedure.
LEVEL OF TEACHER INVOLVEMENT
STUDENTS ARE provided with only the research question. theY MUST design the procedure (method) and to test the question and the resulting explanations.
OPEN INQUIRY
LOW

11. LEVELS OF INQUIRY BANCHI & BELL (2008) HIGH LOW
STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A QUESTION AND A PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW. RESULTS ARE KNOWN IN ADVANCE. PURPOSE IS CONFIRMATION THROUGH EXPERIENCE.
STUDENTS are provided with the question and procedure TO FOLLOW. PURPOSE IS TO generate an explanation that is supported by the evidence collected in the procedure.
LEVEL OF TEACHER INVOLVEMENT
STUDENTS ARE provided with only the research question. theY MUST design the procedure (method) and to test the question and the resulting explanations.
STUDENTS form questions, design procedures for carrying out an inquiry, and communicate their results
LOW

12. STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES
What do you see as some of the strengths of using the different levels of inquiry as instructional approaches in your school / with your students?
What do you see as some of the challenges you may face when trying to use the levels of inquiry as instructional approaches in your school / with your students?

13. GUIDED/DIRECTED INQUIRY
ELABORATION TASK
Choose one (or more) NGSS that you currently teach or could be asked to teach.
Plan either:
○ A lesson ○ An assignment ○ An experiment ○ A project
Using one of the different levels of inquiry
CONFIRMATION INQUIRY
STRUCTURED INQUIRY
GUIDED/DIRECTED INQUIRY
OPEN INQUIRY
You can make use any of the resources provided to help with this task

14. BSCS 5E INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL

15. PURPOSE OF THIS SESSION
To consider what inquiry-based learning looks like in practice.
To develop a deeper understanding of the different levels of inquiry.
To present one inquiry-based approach to addressing the elementary Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

16. SESSION INQUIRY QUESTIONS
What does inquiry-based learning look like in practice?
What is the difference between the different levels of inquiry?
How can I address the elementary Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) using an inquiry-based approach?

17. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION!
DANIEL C BAKER
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

18. ADDRESSING THE k-5 NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS
AN INQUIRY-BASED APPROACH
DANIEL C BAKER
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT