inquiry-based learning

Offers teachers a comprehensive overview of cross-curricular projects that emphasize collaboration and help students create inquiry circles that will expand their research skills and broaden their knowledge of various subjects.

"'Genius Hour' is a name for a movement in education where students are allowed to regularly use a portion of class time to learn about whatever they want in school. [This book] is meant to provide information pertaining to elementary and secondary school librarians, guidance on how to initiate and manage a school-wide Passion Project program in the library, and develop the solidly coherent, meaningful library program"--Provided by publisher.

". . . a practical guide for secondary school librarians as they collaborate with teachers and students to develop inquiry-based research projects . . . Includes: ideas and resources to help librarians be more effective in research and inquiry; tips for developing search strategies, locating and curating resources, evaluating sources and celebrating students' inquiry beyond the traditional research paper; [and] lessons and assessment ideas to keep librarians current on information literacy topics."--Back cover.

Contains sixteen thematic inquiry units for students in preschool through sixth grade, each with a sample dialogic reading, examples, activities, and assessments; grouped in the categories of personal well-being, products people make and use, the community, and outdoor recreation.

"Offers all educators--including parents, grandparents, teachers and child care providers--practical ideas, experiences and suggestions for nurturing children's curiosity and critical thinking"--Back cover.

A teacher's guide to using inquiry-based learning in the classroom.