1. Inquiry procedures Define a problem The problem may have been posed by the teacher, asked by the students, or may have arisen in the course of a lesson or reading. This problem is most effectively stated in question form. For instance: “What kinds of foods do you think the Chumash might have eaten?”

2. Inquiry procedures Define a problem Develop a Hypothesis This is a tentative solution, an educated guess.

3. Inquiry procedures Define a problem Develop a Hypothesis Evaluate the Hypothesis This is done through the gathering, analysis and application of data.

4. Inquiry procedures Define a problem Develop a Hypothesis Evaluate the Hypothesis Develop Alternative Hypotheses if Necessary

5. Inquiry procedures Define a problem Develop a Hypothesis Evaluate the Hypothesis Develop Alternative Hypotheses if Necessary Apply the solution or state the thesis