Horrell Hill Elementary School Inquiry Projects
Fall 2003 - Spring 2004

Using Book Bags in the Classroom to
Increase Interest in Independent Reading
Lead Teacher: Judy Barnette
Inquiry Question: Will student interest in reading independently increase when they have avariety of texts that are on their individual level?

Click here to read Mrs. Saudah Collins' reflections about working with the Teacher Quality Grant and inquiry. Click here.

Developing Scientific Knowledge
Lead Teachers: Saudah Collins, Mary Jade Haney
Inquiry Questions:

• Will students gain a greater understanding of how to identify and effectively utilize the science process skills as they complete inquiry-style investigations?
• Will students be able to document their learning and use this documentation to create a product to share with other students?
• Will third grade students be able to critique non-fiction science literature for its appropriates for younger students?
• Will students be able to assist younger students with the investigation of a question of their interest?