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Scientific Inquiry is what drives the science community as a way of developing children's use of their scientific skills. It doesn't mean just hands on; it means doing activities and presenting content in a way that promotes critical thinking skills.

"n Project Based Learning (PBL), students go through an extended process of inquiry in response to a complex question, problem, or challenge. While allowing for some degree of student "voice and choice," rigorous projects are carefully planned, managed, and assessed to help students learn key academic content, practice 21st Century Skills (such as collaboration, communication & critical thinking), and..."

"Investigate the world of atoms and molecules through hands-on inquiry-based activities and molecular model animations."

Virtual field trips (VFTs) are alternatives to more costly real-world field trips. In addition to being inexpensive, they are engaging to students becasue they enable students to make connections between themselves and the wide-ranging environments they can explore virtually. They also offer authentic, inquiry-based learning experiences to students.