Why do elementary students learn science so effectively from a teacher question like this one: "How come I see so many squirrels and not any stegosauruses?" Learning scientist Joe Krajcik argues that effective learning begins with questions that drive student curiosity and sustain exploration and motivation. Full video interview on The Science of Learning podcast: youtu.be/Grdv_tnEvp0 #LearningSciences #Education #ScienceEducation #Teaching #InquiryLearning

In my latest blog post, I explore how concept-driven learning opens the door to richer demonstrations of understanding and meaningful creativity in the classroom. Read here: innovativeglobaled.org/blog/… #Education #ConceptBasedLearning #InquiryLearning #TeachingAndLearning

Notre Dame Prep’s fifth graders took center stage last night at the lower school, presenting their IB Primary Years Program (PYP) Exhibition — a milestone event that represents the culmination of their lower school journey and a huge step in the school’s full IB continuum. As the capstone of the PYP, the Exhibition is far more than a class project. It is a collaborative, inquiry-driven experience where students investigate real-world issues, develop their own research questions and take meaningful action in response. The process reflects years of growth in critical thinking, student agency and global awareness — all hallmarks of an IB education. Throughout their PYP journey, students work in teams to explore topics that matter, from environmental sustainability and artificial intelligence to the impact of social media on young learners, ultimately presenting their findings to an audience of family members and friends. The Exhibition challenges them to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and attributes of the IB Learner Profile while showing independence, creativity and a commitment to making a difference. At Notre Dame Prep, this moment also represents a key transition point in the school’s IB continuum — connecting the foundational experiences of the PYP with the deeper academic exploration of the Middle Years Program and, eventually, the Diploma Program. Congratulations to our fifth graders for their hard work, curiosity and passion. Their voices are already making an impact — and this is only the beginning! More photos on Facebook. More on NDP's International Baccalaureate program at ndprep.org/academics/interna… #NotreDamePrep #IBPYP #PYPExhibition #IBContinuum #StudentVoice #InquiryLearning #FutureLeaders #CatholicEducation #AnEssentialFoundationInFaith #AWorldOfOpportunities #AnExperienceOfExcellence #EducationForLife

Thinking like historians starts early! 🧠📚 Join us April 15 at 7:30 PM ET for an engaging webinar on bringing inquiry & evidence into K–3 social studies. ✔️ Student inquiry ✔️ Source analysis ✔️ Literacy integration bit.ly/NSSLAwebinars #SocialStudies #InquiryLearning

What an EGG-CITING day!!! The joy and curiosity could be heard through the entire school! Our new little feathered friends enjoyed a heartwarming @StAlphonsaDP welcome today! 🐣 #babychicks #inquirylearning

🎥 Just shared on YouTube 👉 STEAM classroom ideas that actually work — 9 expert educators share hands-on strategies from AI literacy to garden-based science, Fortnite physics, and more. 🎙️ Full show notes & resources: coolcatteacher.com/steamacti… 📺 STEAM Super Series Part 1: coolcatteacher.com/steammind… This is Part 2 of the STEAM Super Series on Cool Cat Teacher Talk. Nine educators share real, practical STEAM classroom ideas you can use this week. 👉 What You'll Learn: 🧠 AI literacy for every classroom — not just CS class (Karim Meghji, code.org/?utm_campaign=cosch…) 🔢 Math through scale models and the "need to know" PBL trick (Tinashe Blanchet) 🌱 Growing 50,000 lbs of vegetables with students in the Bronx (Stephen Ritz) 🦈 Shark Tank for Math — design and pitch challenges (Dr. Erin Krupa) 🔮 Merge Cubes — augmented reality in students' hands (Karen Bosch) 🎮 Fortnite Creative as a physics lab — no guns, real data (Andrew Vanden Heuvel) 📊 Desmos sliders make math visual and explorable (Dan Meyer) 🎵 Music education builds teams and creativity (Adrian Gordon) 🐝 Saving the Bees — 5-lesson cross-curricular PBL (Terra Tarango, Van Andel Institute) ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to STEAM in Action 00:34 Show Intro 01:04 Karim Meghji: AI Literacy for Every Classroom 11:14 Tinashe Blanchet: Math Through Scale Models 14:27 Vicki: Why Hands-On Learning Matters 15:17 Stephen Ritz: Growing 50,000 Pounds of Vegetables 23:12 Dr. Erin Krupa: Shark Tank for Math 26:36 Karen Bosch: Merge Cubes in the Classroom 31:33 Andrew Vanden Heuvel: Fortnite Physics Labs 34:40 Vicki: Games as Learning Tools 38:03 Dan Meyer: Desmos Makes Math Visual 40:54 Vicki: Why the A in STEAM Matters 41:38 Adrian Gordon: Music Builds Teams and Creativity 45:35 Terra Tarango: Inquiry-Rich Ideas from VAI 55:19 Vicki: Pick One Idea and Try It 56:48 STEAM by the Numbers 57:51 Credits and Show Notes 📚 Guest Resources: - code.org/?utm_campaign=cosch… Hour of AI: hourofai.com/?utm_campaign=c… - Fortnite Physics: andrewvh.com/fortnite-physic… - Van Andel Educator Studio: vaieducation.org/?utm_campai… - Stephen Ritz — The Power of a Plant: stephenritz.com/the-power-of… 🎤 About Vicki Davis: Vicki Davis is a full-time teacher, blogger, and podcaster at coolcatteacher.com/?utm_camp…. She hosts the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast and Cool Cat Teacher Talk. Website: coolcatteacher.com/?utm_camp… Subscribe: youtube.com/@coolcatteacher?… Love the show? Leave a quick review — it helps other educators find us! 🙏 #STEAMeducation #STEAMclassroomideas #AIliteracy #handsonlearning #projectbasedlearning #teacherresources #edtech #k12education #CoolCatTeacherTalk #STEAMinAction #CodeOrg #Desmos #GreenBronxMachine #inquirylearning #mathengagement youtube.com/watch?v=U8MPxqR1…

From bubbling batter to the magic of Maillard browning, they connected science to delicious cooking. Who knew collision theory could be so tasty? #LCSGhana #FoodChemistry #ChemicalReactions #InquiryLearning #MYPScience

Loved today’s iCivics session! 🌟 Excited to bring a civics lens into inquiry & classroom culture; sparking curiosity, critical thinking, and student voices. So many tools to make civics come alive! #CivicsEd #StudentVoice #InquiryLearning @passport2lead @KEDC1

Gm fam ☕️☕️ I wanted to enter a niche liquidity pool on a new Layer 2 but had no clue which bridge was safe or compatible. Instead of searching Reddit for hours I just asked @HeyElsaAI for the path. It didn't just execute the move, it broke down exactly why that specific route was the most efficient choice for my asset type. This is the difference between a blind tool and a mentor that teaches you the map. #DeFi #InquiryLearning #HeyElsa #OnChainMentor

What if learning began with a walk? Read more about the concept walk in our latest blog: innovativeglobaled.org/blog/… #ConceptualLearning #DeepLearning #InquiryLearning #MakingLearningVisible #ConceptWalk #StudentAgency

Our Davey Inquiry Garden is tucked in for winter! 🌱 A season of rest after a year of growth, curiosity, and discovery. See you in the spring! ❄️💚 #SchoolGarden #InquiryLearning #DaveyDragons @KentSchools

Some fun activity ideas with colored pasta! 🌈 Kids can explore colors, develop fine motor skills, and get creative with playful hands-on learning. #EarlyYears #IBPYP #FineMotorSkills #Creativity #Play_based #InquiryLearning

Had a great time with an amazing science team exploring inductive inquiry learning! Inspiring to see educators in action! Plus, enjoyed tasty food in Taiwan with my son and dancing mom! #ScienceEducation #InquiryLearning #TeacherCollaboration #conceptbasedscience

Before ➡️ After: Our Makerspace got a major glow-up thanks to "Extra Yard for Teachers"- College Football Playoff Foundation through the Peach Bowl Makerspace Makeover! 💡 Flexible seating, new furniture, and loads of STEAM materials mean more designing, building, and problem-solving for our students. The Hope-Hill community says THANK YOU! 🧡 #ExtraYardForTeachers #CFPFoundation #PeachBowl #MakerspaceMakeover #STEAM #InquiryLearning #HopeHillEagles

The #EdpuzzleSummit is coming soon! Looking forward to chatting about how to leverage #Edpuzzle for IB and #inquirylearning ! Registration and schedule: tinyurl.com/ymupk23a @Edpuzzle @MannyDiscoTech @MajoTechMaker @flippedtecher

🕵️ “Muffled voices in the moonlit harbor...” Drop this mystery quote at the start of your lesson to activate students’ historical thinking and inferencing skills. #InquiryLearning #MysteryQuote #SocraticSeminar #HistoryTeachers @GetSchoolAI youtube.com/watch?v=Bbuv6SRG…

@Region18ESC 🚀 Inspired & ignited! De Zavala staff engaged in powerful STEM inquiry-based learning PD today—exploring how curiosity, collaboration, and creativity fuel student success. 🔬🔎 We’re ready to lead the next generation of innovators! #STEMed #InquiryLearning

#arthursenglishschool #mext #cambridge #traditionaltextbook #digitaltextbooks #fun #lessons #criticalthinking #experiencedteachers #qualifiedteachers #inquirybasedlearning #inquirylearning #inquiringminds #Yachiyo #Yachiyochuo #Japan #Chiba #AES

@LenaT5362 kicked off our #AVID inquiry lab with creativity and collaboration! Students engineered remote controls using inquiry-based strategies. @CFAlionsr2 appreciate your partnership and support! @SEstarsR2 #STEM #InquiryLearning #AVIDStrategies

✨ Exciting #IBPYP Updates Coming Soon! ✨ I can’t wait to explore them ... how about you? Which updates are you most excited about? Feel free to share! 🤩 #InquiryLearning #PYPUpdates #TeacherToolkit #pypchat #learningandteaching