Inquiry

Project
Name: ________________________________
 Project Information
This is your opportunity to dive deeper into a passion or big
question of yours! Your goal is to research and explore a topic of
your choosing. Then, decide how you will share what you learned
with the class.

Steps for Project

1. Brainstorm idea for your Inquiry Project
2. Pick how you will Present Project and Plan (have an Essential
Deep Thinking Question)
3. Submit Project Proposal – Must be approved by Ms. Lin
4. Research & final product (over a few weeks)
5. Present
6. Reflect

Skill:
q I can suggest ways to plan an inquiry
q I can conduct an inquiry to find answers to my questions
q I can communicate clearly about topics I know and understand
well

Rubric:
Ways to Improve Criteria Areas of Exceeding
Expectations
I can suggest ways to plan an
inquiry into a topic of my interest
I can follow through on my
inquiry plan and find answers to
my questions
I can communicate clearly about
my topic and demonstrate a good
understanding
 Brainstorming Page
Brainstorm ideas and thoughts for your inquiry project. What do
you love about school? What do you love outside of school? What
would you like to share with your classmates? What is a hobby you
enjoy?
 Project Proposal
Name: _____________________________
Topic: __________________________________________________

Know – What I know about the topic:

Wonder – What questions I have about the topic (try to come up with deep
thinking questions)

Why – Why I chose this topic? Why this topic is important to me?:

Materials – What materials do I need? Technology? School supplies? :

 Project Proposal Page 2
Final Product – What I will create for my final product and how I will present it:

How – Steps I will take to find the answers to my questions and create my final
product.

Help – How can others help me? How can my teacher help? How can my family
help? :

Teacher Section
q APPROVED SUGGESTIONS OR CHANGES TO MAKE
 Note Taking Week 1
My goal for the week:
• What I will try to accomplish this week?
• What questions I want to find the answer to?
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 Note Taking Week 2
My goal for the week:
• What I will try to accomplish this week?
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 Check-in Feedback from Teacher
Turn in your project for feedback and use this page before and
after your feedback.

Before Feedback:
1. Work I completed so far:
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2. Questions I want answered or area I need help on:

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After Feedback:
1. What will I change about my project or what will I work more
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 Note Taking Week 3
My goal for the week:
• What I will try to accomplish this week?
• What questions I want to find the answer to?
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 Note Taking Week 4
My goal for the week:
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 Reflection
1. What did you learn about your topic?
2. Did you learn anything about the way you like to learn in the process?
3. What do you love the most about your project?
4. What would you do differently next time?
5. Any other thoughts on your project.
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