Inquiry in the Science Classroom

• • Science literacy investigations
  • Observation investigations; Inquiry
  • Where students are at! Constructivism; Alternative conceptions; Questioning
  • How do we teach them? Teaching Strategies; 5 E Model
  • How do we assess them? Scaffold planning/coaching for assessment
  • How do we keep them safe?
  • Programming and planning units
  • ICT and science review
  • Excursions; Review, revisit and reflect

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Audio/Video conferencing
    • Chat Rooms
    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Embedded Multimedia
    • Online Quizzes/Tests
    • Online assignment submission
    • Podcasting/Lecture capture
    • Standard Media
    • Blog
    • Web links

  • Online materials

    • Resources and Links

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-EDC171-Teachers Inquiring About the World, or CUR-EDC175-Educators Inquiring About the World ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

What does it look like, feel like and smell like? In this subject the inquiry process provides the framework through which students investigate science in the primary classroom. Students will create and participate in inquiry focused hands-on activities across the science learning areas of the Australian Curriculum. This subject will focus on fostering a positive and engaging environment to promote students’ scientific literacy and will consider lesson planning, teaching strategies and assessment forms in the context of the science classroom. The subject will also evaluate the raft of science resources and technologies available for primary classrooms. There is a focus on promoting students’ ability to develop primary school learners’ knowledge and skills to work scientifically, and to foster a positive attitude to science, and apply science knowledge to better understand the world around them.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

• Case Study (45%)
• Take Home Exam (10%)
• Sequence of 5 Lesson Plans (45%)