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  • 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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  • 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.

    • Orientation to Inquiry Journeys

      [New Orientation course now available!] This course is intended for educators who are new to Inquiry Journeys or educators who would like a refresher on the curriculum. In this course, participants develop an understanding of the inquiry process used in...

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      • Duration 2h
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    • The Power of Informed Action in Social Studies

      Discover the power of informed action in transforming social studies classrooms. Learn about its benefits, real-world applications, and how it engages students in meaningful and creative ways. 

      • Inquiry Print Builder

        Select and compile components of an Inquiry into a print-ready document that will be emailed directly to you, making it easy to bulk print materials and plan ahead.

        • Concentric Circles

          Concentric Circles get students talking to different classmates, allowing them to hear from a variety of perspectives in response to a series of prompts. This protocol fosters understanding of different perspectives while promoting students’ speaking and listening skills.

          • Culturally Responsive Education in Social Studies

            Understanding what culturally responsive education (CRE) is and how a curriculum supports teachers in ensuring that students receive a culturally responsive education is an important part of meeting the needs of all students. In this session, participants learn what CRE...

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            • Duration 1h
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          • Mingle Pair Share

            Mingle Pair Shares are a great way to get students moving around the classroom and talking to different classmates. Use this strategy to encourage students to hear from a variety of perspectives in response to an open-ended question or experience.

            • Whip Around / Once Around the Room

              This strategy gives each student a chance to quickly share their idea with the whole class. Use this protocol when responses are likely to be only a few sentences long.

              • inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices Collaborative Reflection Tool

                This collaborative reflection tool is designed to guide teachers in deepening and continuously improving inquiry-based instruction. This tool can be used as a one-on-one tool for an Inquiry Advocate and teacher or to guide reflective dialogue in a professional learning...

                • Accessing Spanish Materials in Legacy 2.0

                  Click on any material to launch the pop-up with download and assignment options, and you will notice a drop-down menu in the bottom-right corner to toggle between English- and Spanish-language versions.

                  • The Human Story: Early People and Ancient Civilizations

                    The Human Story: Early People and Ancient Civilizations offers a thematic, inquiry-based approach to teaching World History and Ancient Civilizations in middle school. Centered on universal concepts such as cultural practices, systems of writing, and innovation across early societies.

                    • Student Log In with Clever

                      Learn more about this guide, which is designed for classroom teachers using Clever for student access to inquirED’s curriculum.

                      • Inquiry Advocate: Social Studies Syllabus

                        The Inquiry Advocate Course is designed for teacher leaders, coaches, or other designated individuals who will be supporting teachers as they implement inquirED Social Studies. Each session aims to enhance participants’ knowledge, skills, and strategies to address common challenges that...

                        • Landmark Lessons in Inquiry Journeys

                          Every Inquiry Journey’s Inquiry is punctuated by Landmark Lessons. Learn how these lessons have a specific function that shapes the direction of your Inquiry.