Supermodels

Today I thought I would try and find some sort of summary 'out there' that would contrast and compare the different models of Inquiry. Being a very visual learner, I am interested in diagrams and picture that some bright spark may have designed to illustrate the main components of the different models out there. I also waned to get rid of the specific science inquiry info I have been getting...
* Google Scholar: Search terms- (inquiry based learning OR guided inquiry OR model) NOT science
826 000 hits, 5 of the first 10 relating to science??? Try again-

* Google Scholar: Search terms- inquiry based learning models OR primary OR elementary
815 000 hits. Wanted to keep a primary focus hence the inclusion of primary and elementary. Interestingly, few mention science! Not much here for me. Might try a data base search next

* A+ Education: Search terms- inquiry based learning AND information literacy
4 hitsBINGO!!! Well sort of. No lovely visual summary of what is out there, but...
Found the paper "Inquiry Based Learning- Developing Opportunities by Branch and Solomon in Synergy 2004. This is very close to what I was looking for in my last documented search when I was looking for information on how to foster an inquiry based process in younger learners. It suggests how teacher librarians can design activities that will build skills needed in inquiry, and gives examples of activities for each stage... yay! It talks about the updated Alberta Inquiry Model (AIM) which I think really suits the younger students (8-10year olds) and my needs for our ILA.

Here is a pic of the AIM from the downnloadable "Focus on Inquiry" by Alberta Learning.
I love this document!
Oh, and I also noticed it was co-written by our friend from Learning Hubs, Dianne Oberg and draws from research by Ken Haycock!