Inquiry Stage One
In Stage One, students experience a phenomenon or confront a challenge for the first time. Discussion and sharing within small groups is likely to be informal and focused on early wondering, surprise, questions, and connections to past experiences. While the emphasis in this stage is on direct experience, reading may still play a supportive role and inspire new questions and motivate further exploration. Similarly, writing in a science notebook can support exploration through jotting down brief notes, recording impressions, and describing phenomena. Overall, the emphasis is on breadth, risks, and ideas—not formal strategies.
Speaking and Listening in Inquiry Stage One
