Scientific exploration can happen anywhere in a classroom full of eager learners. By dedicating time for reflection and planning, teachers can feel empowered to make small changes to classroom spaces to increase their students' scientific experiences. At the museum, teachers believe that by ensuring that the environment is richly stocked with a…

In order to beautify the school environment and further student learning, fourth-graders cultivated a Native Plant Learning Garden. They were responsible for designing a layout, researching garden elements, preparing the area, and planting a variety of native plants. By the completion of this inquiry-based project, students were able to clearly…