Early Years Science Inquiry

There are many ways to start an inquiry. One effective way is to use a story that focuses children’s attention on a specific topic.

Take a peek at what the students learned about flight and how that informed their creative designs!

Students construct their own bird nest made of items they think are good options for a bird's nest.

Students observe bird nests and discuss which materials are best used in their construction.

In an attempt to explore this question and other aspects of Gravity further, students designed and implemented a number of creative experiments.

Students use standard units of measurement to measure and compare the circumferences of trees.

Carol Stephenson, Kindergarten teacher at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute for Child Study Laboratory School, brings us inside her classroom to share how she fosters inquiry-based learning with her students.

Students learn about the types and parts of a plant by exploring their natural environment.