Teaching and Learning Scientific Inquiry through Simulations using 5e Model of Lesson Plan

Abstract

The thrust in science education today is more on using Inquiry based learning methods in the classroom in order to increase scientific literacy among students. This paper presents a case study of implementing an inquiry approach with two different classes of grade 7 in a public school in India. The focus was using a range of information technologies such as phet simulation, Chalo padho (educational web portal) and open door online assessment to support student inquiry