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Inquiry-Based Engineering

28 results.

March 16, 2020 The Power of Inquiry

Educators often ask for advice on student engagement. It’s a sort of “catch-all” phrase that really means, “How can I get my students to care…

November 25, 2019 Kids These Days…

I’m not exactly sure when it happens. Probably around the same time your kids learn how to operate a smartphone better than you. Somewhere between…

November 6, 2019 The Power of Place

Where do you love? What are the places that capture your imagination and your heart? Humans have a remarkable capacity to fall for locations; they…

September 19, 2019 The Road to Inquiry

Why can’t dogs talk? Why is the sky blue? How does an apple seed turn into a tree? Is anything real? 

August 28, 2019 5 (Ok 6) Things You Need to Know about Blue Apple Projects

The world of education is always changing. As a child, I spent my time flipping through card catalogs or practicing my cursive penmanship, a memory…

July 24, 2019 Reflections from Science on the Grand

I’ll be honest, I had no idea what to expect when I helped staff the Science on the Grand conference this year. Unlike most members…

July 10, 2019 Secrets, Clues, and the Art of Teaching

Everyone loves a good secret. The allure of hidden knowledge has a way of sharpening our minds and drawing us into a world of mystery.…

April 17, 2019 Bringing the Field to the Classroom with Becky Schnekser

The mission of the Van Andel Education Institute is to bring hands-on, comprehensive learning to classrooms across the country, while also empowering teachers with the…