1. A method, comprising: in a processor, defining one or more measurable science inquiry skills; in a computer, measuring the one or more science inquiry skills of a subject person, the measuring being in real-time and using at least one of an assessment model and a tracking model programmed to infer science inquiry skill demonstration from interactive engagement by the subject person with an environment comprised of at least one of a simulation and a microworld; providing to the subject person real-time feedback through the environment, the real-time feedback being based on the at least one of the assessment model and the tracking model; and providing to the subject person guidance on how to better conduct scientific inquiry.