Inquiry-based learning (noun) is a form of active learning that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios—rather than simply presenting established facts or portraying a smooth path to knowledge. Source: Wikipedia This week I thought we would explore another classroom where inquiry-based learning is being utilized! Claims 'Supported by Science': Ryan Palmer (along with many of the Chemistry teachers) now uses part of his class on Fridays to do ' Science Friday '. Named after the popular Science Friday NPR radio program, Ryan will pick a current topic making a claim 'supported by science'. Ryan used the video below created by the Jimmy Kimmel Show to introduce the topic ' Are GMO's Bad for you? does science support the claim that GMO's (genetically modified organisms) are detrimental to your health? Students are given 10 minutes to research the topic and determine an answer. Ryan then poses the quest
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