The Inquiry Studio
Real Science. Real Research. Real Data.
Ready for Your Classroom.
Hooked on Day One
A real-world phenomenon sparks questions on day one, and students spend the whole unit figuring it out.
Think Like a Scientist
Students collect, graph and analyze real data to answer questions that matter.
Assessment Built In
Students analyze data, model systems and use evidence to explain their thinking throughout the unit.
Your Time, Back
Complete, research-based units are ready to teach, so you spend less time planning and more time teaching.
Evaluate
Assessments ask students to apply skills, not just recall facts.
Elaborate
Students apply their knowledge to new data and scenarios.
Explain
Students discuss and practice CER-style writing to tie everything together.
Explore
A hands-on investigation where students collect and analyze their own data.
Engage
A phenomenon and a driving question that get students thinking to start your unit.
5E Instruction Model
5 Steps That Flow
Lessons That Actually Work
🧭 Standards, Simplified
Aligned. Clear.
No guesswork.
🌍 Real-World Science
Authentic problems.
Real data. Real connections.
🧠 Build Critical Thinkers
Students analyze, debate,
and solve — not just memorize.
⏳ Low Prep. High Impact.
Less planning.
More teaching.
🔬 Meaningful Investigations
Hands-on learning
that actually sticks.
👩🏫 Classroom-Tested
Designed by a scientist
and teacher who gets it.
Blair O.
“This resource gave my 9th graders ownership of their learning while reviewing for finals. Both Honors and Regular students did great! It built perfectly on their recent project on human impact and helped them apply concepts like carrying capacity, ecosystems, and the carbon cycle.”
Jesse P.
“This was a fun lab for students to see how cellular respiration changes in response to heart rate, breathing rate, and energy exertion.”
Gloria L.
“This biology activity was a huge hit! Students were engaged, directions were clear, and it encouraged critical thinking and discussion. I’ll definitely use it again next year.”
What Teachers Are Saying
Kristina L.
“A fantastic summative for our macros unit. Students enjoyed the creative approach and were able to show what they know in a meaningful way.”
Andrea M.
“The resource was well written. I was able to edit the station cards. The students have fun moving around and discussing the cards at each station.”
Science Surroundings
“I loved that students could move through this on their own. You could also assign specific sections at a time—it’s very flexible and easy to implement.”
Shannon A.
“Used this CER writing resource with Pre-AP Biology students—it’s excellent! It helps students clearly structure their responses, strengthens scientific writing skills, and keeps them engaged. Highly recommend!”
William A.
“Great sub plans for CER practice. Students were engaged and able to be successful.”
Kristina K.
“The macromolecule CER was exactly what we needed! We had a mini lesson after our state testing in preparation for biology, and this fit perfectly!”
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