How will students express new ideas and share learning with others? When students create final products for authentic audiences, they solidify their own learning. Finding ways to connect student inquiry to community needs and audiences is a way for students to take informed action.
Example: Expressing New Ideas through Curation
Example: 8th Grade Unit: Propose a Historic Marker
- Look at what historic markers there are for your town. Who is missing? Propose a new marker to the state. List and application are here: http://historicsites.vermont.gov/roadside_markers
Expressing new ideas can have a reflective component as well. It is an important component of the learning experience and students should ask themselves final questions about both process and content.
- What new questions do I now want to answer about the topic or idea?
- What inquiry skills do I need to work on to improve my next project?
For more information on expressing new ideas and reflecting on learning, check out the Library of Congress Inquiry pages.