Sustained Inquiry
9/29/2017
What does sustained inquiry mean? The dictionary defines "sustained" as continuing for an extended period of time and "inquiry" as an act of asking for information. Sustained Inquiry is an essential element of Project-Based Learning. How does that look like in the classroom? Students are engaged in a rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information. At PNA, students are encouraged to ask questions, take risks, give feedback, make mistakes and try again. Read some of the students' questions.
In third grade, the teacher is not the only source of information or knowledge. This week, students got to meet a real engineer! Engineer Snisarenko is the Vice President for Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions. Their company is known for pipeline engineering in Alaska. He came to visit third grade and teach them physical science that will help them with their project! Third grade students also pitched their project and got some valuable feedback from the engineer. Watch the videos below to see snippets of the class.
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Jessica GrahamMs. Graham graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, and is currently working on her master's in reading. She enjoys hiking, traveling, arts & crafts, and playing the ukulele. Archives
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