Inquiry learning in science

In a year eight science elective the teacher uses an inquiry model to explore key aspects of what scientists do. Students choose an inquiry question in an area of science that appeals to them. They then conduct their experiment and evaluate their findings in order to develop a presentation to communicate their results and analysis.

Mount Alvernia College is an independent Catholic secondary school for girls operated by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. Located in Kedron in Queensland, the school has over 800 enrolments and caters for students of all academic abilities from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.