The document outlines various resources and frameworks for Inquiry-Based Science Education (IBSE) presented by several educators and organizations. It highlights frameworks like Smarter Science for grades 1-12, the resources available from Science World, and platforms such as Catalyst for Science and La Main à la Pâte that support IBSE practices. Additionally, it mentions publications from the National Academies Press and resources for science fairs provided by the Science Fair Foundation of British Columbia.

1. March 12, 2014
Inquiry Based Science Education
Presenters:
Sandra Eix, Science Learning Lead, Science World seix@scienceworld.ca
Favian Yee, Secondary Science Teacher, Delta School District favyee@deltasd.bc.ca
Patti Leigh, Executive Director, Science Fair Foundation of B.C pleigh@sciencefairfoundationbc.ca
Resources for IBSE:
smarterscience.youthscience.ca
Smarter Science is a framework for teaching and learning science in grades 1–12 and for developing the skills
of inquiry, creativity, and innovation in a meaningful and engaging manner. Look under “resources” for
“Inquiry Cards” and “Sparks” to find ideas to kick off inquiry. Materials are available in French and English.
Resources.scienceworld.ca
Science World’s Resources website has hundreds of activities, curriculum linked to K-7 science. Click on
“activities by type” and choose “Exploration” to find the most inquiry-based options.
Catalystforscience.ca
A joint effort of the BCScTA and Science World, Catalyst for Science offers teacher-developed and teacher-
reviewed lessons, activities, and links. Most (but not all) are at the high school level.
www.fondation-lamap.org/ressources-internationales
La Main a la Pate is a French program that promotes and supports IBSE in France and around the world. Use
“Langue” to select English, or visit the mirror site at www.istic-ibse.org. You’ll find information about the
general practice of IBSE as well as fully-developed units of study. There’s even more if you read French!
www.nap.edu
The National Academies Press publishes a series of books summarizing research and best practice in learning,
particularly learning science. How People Learn, Learning Science in Informal Environments, Surrounded by
Science, Taking Science to School and Ready Set Science are all available as free pdf downloads. The research
these books describe is the basis for both the La Main a la Pate and Smarter Science approaches.
www.sciencefairs.ca/Resources.aspx
The Science Fair Foundation of British Columbia offers resources specific to science fairs at every level.
www.bcscta.ca
The BC Science Teachers Association runs conferences and smaller pro-D sessions, and supports classroom
teachers with advice, mentorship, and resources.