Jello box Directions Provide students materials and guidelines, but not specific directions on how to make their balloon car. This Constructivist Model of inquiry stimulates students thinking, questioning and scientific inquiry.
Students have decisions to make.
Are the small straws placed through the box or fixed to the bottom of the box. These are all questions asked by the students. The guided inquiry approach creates opportunities for students to use their creativity and to improve their critical thinking skills to find solutions to questions and problems. Review the guidelines and rules with the students to ensure that everyone understands what is required. There is no one way to build the balloon car, so encourage students to experiment.