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Why is the sky blue? How does snow form? What causes thunder? Weather is something every student experiences daily, which makes it one of the most naturally engaging topics you can hand to young researchers. This post walks you through running a weather inquiry project using the same 5-step process from our guide to teaching inquiry-based learning, along with everything included in our Weather Inquiry-Based Learning Project. Why Weather Works So Well for Inquiry-Based Learnin

Do ants sleep? Turn your students' insect questions into an inquiry project with this simple 5 step process for Grades 1 to 3.

Skip buying a new resource for every unit. These inquiry-based learning templates work with any subject, all year long, in Grades 1 to 3.

Learn how to teach inquiry-based learning to Grade 1 to 3 students with this simple 5-step process. Includes free printables, templates, and classroom tips.

Choosing a report writing topic can be half the battle, both for you and your students. This post rounds up every report writing topic in the collection, so you can pick the one that fits your unit, your students' interests, or your time of year. Each topic follows the same simple, differentiated process: choose a topic, research, make jot notes, write a draft, revise and edit, write a good copy, and illustrate. If you want to see that process in full detail, check out How to

Teaching report writing can feel like a big task, especially when your students are still learning what a paragraph even is. The good news is that you don't need a complicated system. You need a clear process your students can follow from start to finish, every time they write a report. This post breaks report writing down into seven simple steps. This process works no matter what topic your students are researching, whether it's animals, countries, historical figures, or any