Theoretically Speaking

Thought it was time to put to the test some of the interesting information I have been reading in our readings, specifically Henninger... Still trying to get my head around Inquiry Learning in the younger years. I was interested to read in Kuhlthau et al (2007) that children under the age of 12 (interestingly most of Primary) can be involved in inquiry, but it is not until older than this that they can use abstract thought, generalize and form a hypothesis. Kuhlthau talks about involving the younger children in activities that will 'set the stage' for inquiry learning.
So, I thought I'd have a go at searching for information to help me understand what type of experiences I can involve younger students in that will enable them to develop their inquiry skills.

Couldn't resist using Google first, if for no other reason than to convince me not to next time!!!
1. Search terms "inquiry learning" AND "early years".
146 results.
Not really what I am looking for as it mainly found specific lessons that claim to use inquiry. I want more about general activities that I can adapt.

2. Google Scholar, same search terms "inquiry learning" AND "early primary"
mmm, 25 hits, none what I need. Next I might ditch the 'early' part

3. Google Scholar, same search terms "inquiry learning" AND "primary"
5 040 hits. Couple look interesting.
Learning-for-use: A framework for the design of technology-supported inquiry activities

Teacher questioning in an open-inquiry learning environment: Interactions of context, content, and student responses

Both looked good, but all I got was...
3. Still in Google Scholar, but time to try a hint from my esteemed colleagues Kuhlthau and Lupton and try a synonym and add in 'elementary'.
Search terms: "inquiry learning" AND "primary" OR "elementary"
This sounds ideal The development of cognitive skills to support inquiry learning but after reading still doesn't deal with young enough (7-10 yrs).

4. Brainwave! Going to add in 'guided inquiry', however, thanks to Kuhlthau, knowing that Boolean terms are treated in a certain order (who would have thought?) I will add brackets...
Search terms: ("guided inquiry" OR "inquiry learning") AND "primary" OR "elementary"
... 8 520 hits but so far no joy!

5. Last chance this session. Time to try some databases...
Search terms: ("guided inquiry" OR "inquiry learning") AND "primary" OR "elementary"
... nope!