EED 420 Wk 3 Discussion – Teaching an Inquiry-Based Lesson

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

In your fourth-grade classroom, you are planning an inquiry-based lesson to cover the following standard:

• Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering, or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• How would you go about teaching this concept? What type of activity or activities would you have learners do to demonstrate mastery of this standard?
• How do you plan to incorporate questioning techniques, content-specific vocabulary, and opportunities for learners to solve problems and demonstrate reasoning skills in your lesson?
• Explain and provide specific examples to support your response.

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

For FULL POINTS, Cite at least one source using an in-text citation and provide a reference list at the bottom of your Initial response only. It is not required when replying to other students. You can find assistance with citing using APA format in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.