Inquiry/Research Process for Primary students

1. Creating

1.1. Assessing product and process

1.1.1. reflect on and evaluate product and process

1.2. Extending and transferring the learning

1.2.1. transfer new information skills and knowledge to solve problems and make decisions

1.3. Making and presenting the product

1.3.1. Presenting information in a variety of formats

2. Exploring

2.1. Developing questions

2.1.1. How to ask deep inquiry questions

2.2. Initiating/Preparing for inquiry

2.2.1. Explore information using a variety of resources

2.3. Choosing the topic

2.3.1. Relate prior knowledge to chosen topic

3. Investigating

3.1. Designing the plan

3.1.1. Developing and setting criteria for the research

3.2. Selecting information

3.2.1. Gather/organize information from a variety of resources

3.3. Formulating the focus

3.3.1. Collaborate with others to share findings and ideas

4. Processing

4.1. Analyzing information

4.1.1. Synthesize findings and draw conclusions

4.2. Evaluating ideas

4.2.1. Test ideas to evaluate and adjust research

4.3. Organize and synthesize ideas

4.3.1. Sort information using a variety of organizers