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  • đź—“ Creating an Inquiry-Based Classroom Culture

    Participants: This session is designed for any teacher interested in learning more about how to create an Inquiry Based Classroom Culture. Overview: In this interactive session, teachers will explore concrete actions that can foster a culture of inquiry in their...

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    • Duration 1h
  • đź—“ Navigating the Platform

    Participants: This session is designed for anyone who will be using inquirED’s Updated 2.1 platform to teach Inquiry Journeys. Overview: Get down the basics of navigating and teaching using inquirED’s updated platform.

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    • Duration 30m
  • đź—“ Unpacking a Module

    This session is designed to take teachers through the process of understanding and planning to teach an inquirED Social Studies module. This will include demonstrating how teachers can utilize both what is provided within the platform and what they know...

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    • Duration 1h
  • đź—“ Role of the Inquiry Advocate

    Participants: This session is designed for Inquiry Advocates and School or District Leaders who will provide support to teachers using Inquiry Journeys, their social studies curriculum. Overview: As an Inquiry Advocate, you are taking on an important role to support teachers using Inquiry...

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    • Duration 2h
  • đź—“ Webinar: Student-to-Student Feedback 

    Participants: This session is designed for any teacher interested in learning more about how to support students in providing peer feedback. Overview: Although teachers are often experts at providing meaningful feedback to their students, teaching students to provide feedback to...

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    • Duration 1h
  • 🗓️ PLC Optional End of Year Reflection

    Participants: This session is designed for teachers and those who provide support to teachers using Inquiry Journeys. PLC members are especially encouraged to attend. Overview:  During this session, participants will engage in reflection, celebrate success, identify challenges, and experience collaborative...

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    • Duration 1h
  • đź—“ Orientation to Inquiry Journeys

    Participants: This session is designed for teachers who will be using Inquiry Journeys. Overview: During this session you will be introduced to Inquiry Journeys, your social studies curriculum. You will explore the inquiry process that is present in every unit...

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    • Duration 2h
  • đź—“ Experience Inquiry: The QFT

    Participants: This session is designed for any teacher interested in learning more about the QFT (Question Formulation Technique). Overview: Learn how to help your students generate investigation questions by experiencing the QFT yourself. Facilitation tips and resources for implementing the...

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    • Duration 45m
  • Idea Clustering

    Idea Clustering allows students to see the connections their ideas have with others’ ideas, supporting the development of collaborative projects or topics of investigation. Use this process to help establish interest groups for collaborative work, or to synthesize many diverse...

    • Sarah’s Tip: Look Out for Spotlights

      Welcome to the Inquiry Hub - we are glad you’re here! The Inquiry Hub has been created by the inquirED Partner Experience team to provide you with everything from quick tips and answers to rich professional learning and PLCs. Take...

      • Text Dependent Questions Graphic Organizer

        If students are reading independently, in small groups, or in pairs, consider creating several text-dependent questions that require students to stop, locate evidence to support a response, and write the response.

        • Customizing Your Unit: Selecting Sources

          Inquiry Journeys connects to high-quality, diverse sources. If you are looking for supplemental sources to further support and extend student learning, here are some guidelines.

          • Differentiation in Inquiry

            Participants explore how Inquiry Journeys tools and resources can be used to differentiate for learners. They consider the natural differentiation opportunities in an inquiry-based approach and explore instructional support within the curriculum.

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            • Duration 1h
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          • Anchor Charts: The Unseen Heroes of Inquiry-Based Learning

            As educators, we're always searching for innovative teaching tools that can effectively engage students and enhance their understanding of complex concepts. One such tool, often overlooked, is the humble anchor chart. These visually appealing, easy-to-understand graphics are an essential component...

            • Turn and Talk / Shoulder Partners

              Use these strategies to prompt a quick conversation between students who are already seated close together. Because there is no special seating arrangement or protocol required, it is perhaps the most flexible and informal discussion strategy.

              • Overview of Rostering Options

                Learn about inquirED’s different rostering options for districts and schools. This article explains each method, with key benefits and considerations to help you select the right setup.

                • Orientation to Inquiry Journeys and World History

                  This course is intended for educators who are new to inquirED Social Studies or educators who would like a refresher on the curriculum. In this course, participants develop an understanding of the inquiry process used in Inquiry Journeys and/or World...

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                  • Duration 2h
                  • Beginner
                  • Credential