2505: Science Inquiry: Unlocking the Scientist in EVERY Child!

• Instructor: Stephanie Lester

• Dates: June 18-19, 2025

• Location: Great Falls College MSU - 2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls, MT (Room G45/G46)

• Time: 8:30-5:00, both days, with a 1-hour lunch break

• Target Audience: PreK-5

• Special Instructions: Bring a charged laptop/tablet with access to Google Drive

• MSU-Northern Syllabus: 2505 MSUN Syllabus - Stephanie Lester

Discover how to ignite curiosity and scientific thinking in every student! This highly interactive, hands-on, two-day course immerses PreK-5th grade teachers in inquiry-based learning using the 5E Lesson Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, Evaluate). Aligned with NGSS & GTCC Standards, this training integrates STEM and literacy, helping educators design engaging, real-world investigations that build critical thinking, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary connections. Conduct experiments, collaborate, and leave with ready-to-use lesson plans and strategies that will transform your classroom into a hub of exploration and discovery. This is an invaluable opportunity for PK-5th grade teachers to deepen their understanding of inquiry-based science and leave with the confidence to inspire the next generation of young scientists. Join us and inspire the next generation of young scientists, engineers, and innovators!