This course is an introduction to the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model for elementary educators (grades 3-5). This course includes multiple modules (one for each stage of ADI). Each module includes one or more videos and an assignment to complete. The videos include presentations about how ADI works and classroom examples of ADI in action. At the end of the course, you will earn a certificate of completion.


This course also includes the e-book, Argument-Driven Inquiry in Third-Grade Science

Course Curriculum

  Introduction to the Course
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  Module 0 - Introduction to ADI
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  Module 1 - Stage 1: Introducing the Problem and Guiding Question
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  Module 2 - Stage 2: Plan and Test
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  Module 3 - Stage 3: Creating an Argument
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  Module 4 - Stage 4: Argumentation Session
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  Module 5 - Stage 5: Explicit and Reflective Discussion
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  Module 6 - Stage 6: Writing a Lab Report
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  Module 7 - Stages 7 and 8: Peer Review and Revise/Submit
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  Module 8 - Alignment with Standards
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  Module 9 - An ADI Case Study
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  Module 10 - Course Reflection
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