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How using mysteries supports science learning

Teaching Enquiry with Mysteries Incorporated (TEMI) intends to prepare students for enquiry-based learning by introducing them to challenging and fascinating phenomena. TEMI resources make use of unknown and uncommon observations as mysteries for students to solve.  This resource looks at what makes a good mystery for use in the classroom.    This resource is an introduction to the use of mysteries in the classroom, and linked to a full set to teaching activities which can be found here:  https://www.stem.org.uk/cx6ah 

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