Scientific Connections Through Inquiry

Science is everywhere! As educators, we undertake the task of showing our students how to speak the language of science, the language of our world, so they can understand how it all works, interact with it, and revel in its beauty. The world is a clever, interconnected place and science should be taught as such. Scientific Connections through Inquiry (SCI) is an interdisciplinary curriculum that guides both student and teacher through quality questioning. SCI makes the learning process seamless and interactive, allowing the student to make vital connections using their innate ability to ask why and how, then guiding them to find out for themselves. SCI accomplishes this without adding endless prep or requiring complicated, and often times ineffective demonstrations. Complex scientific principles exist in simple things like flying a kite, growing a plant, and looking under a microscope. When paired with deep discussions, activities, illustrations, and notebooking, these principles come to life and like a puzzle, our world starts to come into view and suddenly, it all makes sense. SCI will make science not only academically challenging but delightful, and if it isn’t already, possibly your new favorite topic! Using the original Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding by Bernard J. Nebel, Ph.D. as its inspiration and structure, SCI adds a clear, easy to follow layout with pictures, activities, extension book lists, a student notebook, and both scientific and historical notes that make it easy for learners to jump into any level without previous experience. Together we are bringing back serious science with a passion.