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  • Ideas for Informed Action (Influence)

    The following are ideas that demonstrate the variety of ways students could take informed action in response to an Inquiry Question in the Influence Inquiry.

    • Meeting Needs and Wants Overview

      Communities are created to meet our common needs, giving us a sense of belonging, trust, care, and safety. In the Meeting Needs and Wants Inquiry, students investigate the Inquiry Question, "How can we work together to meet community needs and...

      • 🗓️ Assessment in Inquiry

        Inquiry Journeys and World History are embedded with a variety of multimodal assessment opportunities for teachers to measure student learning. In this course, participants explore the assessment cycle and various assessment tools, and connect them to the needs of...

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      • 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...

        • Customizing Social Studies Lessons Without Compromise

          Sometimes, social studies runs over not because of the content, but because of how we navigate it. This article offers thoughtful ideas for trimming and customizing lessons in ways that actually bring clarity, not compromise of inquiry skills and objectives.

          • Foundations of Inquiry: Social Studies Professional Learning Communities

            Participants: Any educator using or supporting others with inquirED Social Studies Overview: In this Professional Learning Community, you will deepen your understanding of inquirED Social Studies through a series of curriculum based professional learning sessions facilitated by the inquirED Partner Experience...

            • Dig in to Differentiation

              How does Suzanne Fraser, Special Education Strategist in Iowa City, IA, support her diverse learners so they get the most out of Inquiry Journeys? Read this month's spotlight to find out!

              • Gallery Walk

                A gallery walk presents a series of compelling sources that students can respond to quickly, such as photographs, works of art, or images of artifacts. Students circulate through the materials and respond in writing or through discussion. Use this format...

                • Group Roles

                  As students engage in collaborative work, they often benefit from the structure of assigned group roles.

                  • Leadership & Advocacy

                    Support school, teacher, and district leaders in championing inquiry-based social studies. These courses focus on leadership roles and strategies that strengthen implementation and advocacy.

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                  • Literacy

                    These resources support educators in integrating reading, writing, speaking, and thinking practices into social studies learning while deepening studentsďż˝ content knowledge and disciplinary skills.

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                  • Critique, Feedback & Reflection

                    Deepen learning by engaging students in critique, reflection, and revision. This section provides tools that support meaningful feedback, metacognition, and continuous improvement within the inquiry process.

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                  • Assessment in Inquiry

                    These resources help educators understand how assessment is embedded in Inquiry Journeys, leverage formative and summative tools effectively, and use student work to inform instructional decisions.

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                  • Planning for Inquiry

                    Strengthen your understanding of Inquiry Journeys, prepare lessons and units with confidence, align to standards, customize instruction thoughtfully, and manage time effectively.

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                  • Differentiation

                    Facilitate inquiry experiences that meet the needs of all learners. This section provides frameworks and practical supports to help educators scaffold skills, adjust instruction, and ensure all students can access and thrive within inquiry-based learning.

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                  • Taking Informed Action

                    Support students in transforming their learning into meaningful, evidence-based action. This section provides tools, examples, and planning supports that help educators guide students from inquiry to purposeful impact, grounded in authentic audiences and real-world relevance.

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                  • Designing Inquiry Experiences

                    Plan and manage authentic inquiry experiences that connect learning to meaningful contexts. These resources support educators in designing purposeful investigations and guiding students through complex, sustained work.

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