JoinGuest Editorial: Sparks That Ignite Inquiry
Students ask questions all the time. They have natural curiosities about the world in which they live. Teachers help pique this curiosity with engaging activities—making students want to know more. Therefore, experienced teachers listen for and to students’ questions to identify those that can be investigated. They know that such questions provide an opportunity for students to learn how to get answers for themselves. This article provides some general guidelines for enabling inquiry to take place in the elementary science classroom.