214. Practical Scientific Inquiry Teaching Strategies
Update: 2025-12-22
Description
Our second most-listened-to episode of 2025 dives into inquiry-based teaching and why it’s essential, even when students push back. I break inquiry down into practical, classroom-ready strategies, explain why students struggle if they’ve only experienced passive “sit and get” learning, and share ways to make inquiry part of your classroom culture. Plus, I give my thoughts on the 5E model, three simple steps to get started immediately, and a big THANK YOU for being part of this community as we head into a new year!
Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode214
Resources Mentioned:
- 2026 SSS Podcast Survey
- Be a guest in 2026 on the SSS podcast!
- INRS First Biology Unit
- INRS First Anatomy Unit
- INRS First Chemistry Unit
- INRS First Physical Science Unit
- ALL INRS Complete Units
- FREE: What is Life? Inquiry Activity
- Where to find POGILs
- Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
- Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD course
- Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
- Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
- Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.
- Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify.
Related Episodes and Blog Posts:
- Episode 47, 2 Ways That Learning Happens and How to Create a Classroom Culture That Fosters It
- Episode 64, How to Re-Engage Apathetic Students (And Manage Your Own Apathy!)
- Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students Do
- Episode 141, First Day of School Tips + What I Cover in My First Units of the Year
- Episode 145, How to Build Resilience in Students Post-Pandemic
- Episode 155, How to Create Active and Accountable Learners in Your Secondary Science Classroom
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