Learn how tried-and-true chem. laboratory activities can be transformed into investigations that engage students while helping them to develop abilities for and understandings about inquiry.Scientific inquiry is an essential component of national, state, and local science standardsFew chem. texts, however, provide targeted instruction about inquiry or practice in the skills and abilities necessary to do inquiry, so teachers are often responsible for integrating inquiry into the curriculum.Guided inquiry is now viewed as a more appropriate instructional strategy for everyday use.The process of transforming chem. laboratory activities into investigations that allow students the opportunity to develop understandings about inquiry and enhance investigative skills will be demonstrated and discussed.