@image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/pgn-inquiry-image.png PebbleGo Next articles displayed on tablets with engaging visuals for science topics like weather and clouds. Spring is the perfect time to bring inquiry into the classroom. As plants begin to bloom and the weather changes, students naturally start asking more questions about the world around them. Why do flowers grow in spring? Why does the weather change so often? Why do some people start sneezing more this time of year? [b]PebbleGo Next[/b] helps students explore questions like these through research and hands-on learning. By combining reading, discussion, and creative projects, students can investigate real-world topics across science, health, and social studies. Try these five [b]spring inquiry activities[/b] to help learning grow in your classroom this season. @h6 Design a Pollinator Garden Spring flowers attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds. 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[b]Students can:[/b] * Choose a pollinator they want to support * Identify flowers or plants that would attract that animal * Draw a garden layout showing where pollinators would visit plants * Explain how their garden helps pollinators and plants Students can present their garden plans and explain how their design supports both pollinators and plant growth. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/pgn-spring.png PebbleGo Next article on weather patterns shown on a tablet with bright, seasonal-themed graphics. @h6 Become Spring Weather Watchers Spring weather can change quickly. One day might be sunny and warm, while the next brings rain or wind. These shifts give students a great opportunity to observe and record patterns in the environment. Students can begin by reading [b]PebbleGo Next Science[/b] articles such as [url=https://app.pebblego.com/pgnplayer/articles/8490]Weather Patterns[/url], [url=https://app.pebblego.com/pgnplayer/articles/8488]Forecasting Weather[/url], [url=https://app.pebblego.com/pgnplayer/articles/8489]Measuring and Mapping Weather[/url], and [url=https://app.pebblego.com/pgnplayer/articles/8487]Clouds[/url]. Then turn your class into a team of meteorologists. [b]Students can:[/b] * Share what they notice about spring weather in your area * Record daily observations such as temperature, clouds, wind, or precipitation * Track weather data on a classroom chart for several days * Look for patterns in the data they collected Students can wrap up the project by presenting a short weather report. @h6 Investigate Spring Allergies For many students, spring also means sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny noses. 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[b]Students can:[/b] * Identify a problem they notice around their school or neighborhood * Research how communities address similar issues * Work in small groups to propose a class service project * Share their ideas with the class Projects might include organizing a recycling drive, creating environmental awareness posters, or helping care for a school garden. @h6 Meet an Environmental Leader Spring is also a great time to explore people who have helped protect the environment or inspire positive change. These stories show students how one person’s ideas can grow into meaningful action. Students can research inspiring figures using [b]PebbleGo Next Biographies[/b] such as [url=https://app.pebblego.com/pgnplayer/articles/9784]Rachel Carson[/url], [url=https://app.pebblego.com/pgnplayer/articles/9799]Jane Goodall[/url], or [url=https://app.pebblego.com/pgnplayer/articles/12894]Greta Thunberg[/url]. After researching, students can use the Creation Tool to build a digital project that highlights what they learned. [b]Students can:[/b] * Identify important events from the person’s life * Explain the problem the person worked to solve * Describe why their work still matters today * Add images, captions, or short explanations When projects are finished, consider hosting a classroom gallery walk so students can explore each other’s work. @h6 Helping Curiosity Grow Spring invites curiosity. When students have opportunities to observe, ask questions, and create, their understanding grows in meaningful ways. PebbleGo Next supports this type of learning by giving students reliable information and tools to explore new ideas. With inquiry projects like these, students can connect what they read to what they see in the world around them and watch their learning grow all season long.