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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

  • Whole-Class Critique

    For beginners to critique, a whole-class format is recommended. The expectations for good critique language and mindset can be frequently reinforced while the teacher has total control of the protocol itself. Use this format if students are just beginning to...

    • Printing Lesson Plans

      Learn how to print lesson plans, slides, and materials from inquirED to easily prepare for instruction or share resources with students.

      • ClassLink Rostering

        Learn how to connect inquirED to ClassLink by adding the inquirED's SSO app through the ClassLink Management Console and inquirED’s roster application through the ClassLink Roster Server.

        • 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
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        • 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.

          • 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.

            • 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...

              • 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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              • Investigation Stations

                Investigation stations provide a source or sources that students use to gather information. Sources might include text, images, artifacts, videos, or even step-by-step activities, and are often clustered by subtopic. Students might choose stations based on interest, or they might...

                • Learner Support Guide: Reading Complex Texts

                  This resource describes literacy scaffolds that support students prior to, during, and after the reading of complex texts in Inquiry Journeys. Consider using one or more of these strategies if you anticipate students may struggle with a reading task.