The Inquiry Wheel will be very crucial in our projects, but should overall make the process a lot more smooth than just using the scientific method. It may take longer, but results will be much better and more precise. You can't just form a hypothesis, test it, analyze the data and form a conclusion. It's not a linear thing, you're going to have to go back and forth several times between steps during the entire process.
I feel like this is going to be challenging, being the first time of using the Inquiry Wheel for a scientific experiment or project. That's why communicating with the others in my group will be vital when working on the project. As challenging as it may seem, I think it will be a great experience because it will help me develop my future teaching skills. When I assign my students a project, I'll be able to answer any questions they have with the steps to take. Before the Inquiry Wheel, I would have just told them to follow the instructions and show their results. Now, they will know to ask questions, do multiple tests, go back and ask more questions, test some more, and work with others and communicate better.
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