Science fairs foster a spirit of inquiry in education, helping students to realize and experience practical applications of what they have learned in the classroom.  For teachers who see the benefits of bringing inquiry learning into the classroom, the question of how to do so while covering the curriculum can weigh heavy.

In a thoughtful blog post on the Canadian Education Association’s web site, English teacher Brooke Moore explores that question — among others — concluding that, “there is a distinct difference between giving students the liberty to go in many directions and scaffolding them to move in a purposeful direction with confidence.” Read more about Brooke’s experience with inquiry learning in the classroom here: http://www.cea-ace.ca/blog/brooke-moore/2012/05/2/learning-through-inquiry