Editor's note: This description gives those new to inquiry-style pedagogy an example as to how a typical introductory physics lab can be adapted for inquiry. I have never been able to find the author of this piece but share it here because it was posted to a listserv to be shared with physics teachers. If you are the author or know who wrote this, please let me know and I'll disclose it to our readers. My intent in publishing this is twofold: 1) to give beginning teachers an inquiry example, and 2) to encourage teachers to find an online community to share ideas and learn from experienced practitioners.
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