Inquiry-based learning is based on the basic goal of “cultivating students with an attitude of never being satisfied and pursuing excellence, and cultivating students’ ability to discover, propose and solve problems”. Students from the study life and social life to obtain a variety of topics or project design, design and production of works as the basic carrier of learning; The basic content is the scientific research methods learned in the whole process of raising and solving problems, the rich and multi-faceted experience, and the scientific and cultural knowledge acquired; Under the guidance of teachers, the basic teaching form is to carry out research independently by students in the way of inquiry-based learning. Inquiry-based learning is different from comprehensive courses, although in many cases, it involves comprehensive knowledge, it is not a comprehensive course of several disciplines, nor is it equivalent to activity courses. Although it is an independent activity carried out by students, it is not a general activity, but a subject research activity based on scientific research. It is also not equivalent to problem courses. Although it also takes problem as the carrier, it is not receptive learning, but inquiry-based learning as the main way of learning. Inquiry-based learning is divided into three key points：
- Inquiry-based learning is a kind of practical education and teaching activity.
- Inquiry-based learning emphasizes the connection and application of knowledge.
- Inquiry-based learning can fully mobilize students’ interest and enthusiasm in learning.
The essence of inquiry-based learning is to let students experience the process of knowledge generation and formation. To enable students to learn to use their mental work independently. In the process of personal inquiry, students experience setbacks and failures, twists and turns, success and excitement. This learning experience is the basis for them to understand the nature and spirit of science. Inquiry-based learning guides students to acquire knowledge or information independently, which is of great significance to students’ learning, life-long learning, and sustainable development.