Inquiry

Rationale

Inquiry at Annunciation School looks at the strands of History, Geography, Science,Humanities,Sustainability and Economics and how these effect the way people organise themselves throughout the global community. The use of MAPPEN (an online tool for teachers) helps ensure the curriculum focuses on real life inquiries through different lenses. 

The knowledge, skills and values gained by the children will lead them to become responsible, decision-making citizens in our ever-changing world.

Objectives

In order to implement an effective Inquiry approach we

• gather information from a variety of sources.
• encourage children to analyse information.
• present information in a variety of ways.
• assist children to draw conclusions based on information presented.
• encourage them to develop the confidence to ask questions.
• observe, collect and record data.
• provide the opportunity to interpret maps.
• encourage students to apply geographic skills.
• participate in ongoing professional learning on how students learn best