Learning by Inquiry/Explanation/Model-Building

the exploratorium by Learning by Inquiry/Explanation/Model-Building on Notathe exploratoriumSan Francisco, CAFounded in 1969 by physicist Frank Oppenheimer as a place for people to be introduced to science through inquiry and self-discovery."the museum of science, art and human perception"The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum. There are hundreds of exhibits to touch, pick up, and tinker with. Your curiosity can be your compass to endless discoveries! -- from The Exploratorium websitethe exploratorium's Institute for Inquiryprovides elementary educators with programs for exploring, examining, and discussing the nature of inquirya group of SF teachers experimenting with inquiry-based science learning for more than 25 yearsteachers in the Teacher Learning Group use classroom-based research to infuse inquiry into student learning and their own teaching practice (link)Other resourceshttp://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/classroom.html EXAMPLEInquiry in Kindergartenby Joanna Villavicencio(source)+ investigating light and color phenomena+ experimenting with mirrors+ "spontaneously sharing and copying each other's discoveries"+ asking and answering own questions+ debriefing with teacher to build vocabulary (e.g. "reflection," "projection," and "screen")LEARNING GOALS+ build knowledge of light and color+ use and manipulate new materials+ learn the process skills of inquiry (e.g. observing, questioning, interpreting)+ learn to design own investigations+ build vocabulary(Nota)home(Enable JavaScript in your browser, please.)