#191 – ANSWERS Inquiry Process, Step 1: Ask Questions

Inquiry Process, Step 1: Ask Questions

In today’s episode, we’ll explore the first step of the ANSWERS inquiry process and learn how to have students generate questions that drive their learning.

Read a transcript of this episode.

Key Parts of Step 1

• Spark curiosity.
• Define the problem, task, or situation.
• Formulate essential questions.
• Maintain a culture of curiosity.

Templates

• Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process (Poster)
• Ask Questions (Step 1 Guide)
• KWL:
  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
• Watch and Wonder:
  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
• KWLS:
  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
• Look and Wonder:
  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
• Starburst Graphic Organizer (Google Drawing)

Online Resources

• Wonderopolis
• Smithsonian Learning Lab
• PhET
• Phenomena for Next Generation Science Standards

Digital Tools

• Google Jamboard (Tips)
• Google Drawings (Tips)
• Google Slides
• Padlet (Tips)
• Microsoft Whiteboard (Tips)
• Whiteboard.chat (Tips)

For more information about this topic, explore the AVID Open Access article, Spark Curiosity and Ask Questions for Inquiry Learning: Step 1 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process.