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  • Anticipation Guide Template

    Using an Anticipation Guide is an excellent way to ensure students have a clear direction and purpose for their reading. In the center column, write main ideas, key details, and important concepts you want students to be on the lookout...

    • The Power of Mid-Year Reflection

      The mid-year point is a perfect time to engage in structured, intentional reflection. Read this month’s Spotlight to learn how Christine Phillip, Innovation Coach from Franklin Park District 84, helps teachers and coaches get the most out of reflections.

      • Question Formulation Technique: Teacher Reflections

        The Question Formulation Technique, or QFT, was developed by the Right Question Institute as a simple step by step process that helps anyone produce, improve, and prioritize questions. Watch this video to hear about a teacher's journey using the Question...

        • Adding Curriculum

          Learn how to access and add curriculum for additional grade levels included in your inquirED subscription.

          • Inquiry Journeys Books

            Inquiry Journeys includes a diverse collection of books that support student understanding as they move through an Inquiry. Check out the book list and use the book stickers to help organize resources. The stickers are printable and should be used...

            • Note Card Reflection

              This reflection protocol prompts students to identify key takeaways from a sustained inquiry experience. Use this to support students in sharing their thoughts with the whole class and making connections to others’ ideas.

              • Learner Support Guide: Executive Functioning

                The inquiry-based classroom provides opportunities for student-driven exploration. While this can be highly motivating and engaging, it also places high demands on students' executive functioning skills. Consider the following strategies to provide scaffolds as individual or whole-class supports of executive...

                • Inquiry Journeys: Inquiry Structure Overview

                  Explore the structure of Inquiry Journeys and how each module builds student knowledge, skills, and agency. Learn how the Launch, Investigation, and Action Modules work together to support deep inquiry and authentic learning experiences in social studies.

                  • 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.

                    • Materials & Prep

                      Learn how to use the Materials & Prep tab to organize, access, and track lesson materials efficiently. This guide helps teachers save time and stay organized.

                      • Un-level That Text! Integrating Literacy and Elementary Social Studies

                        Social studies and literacy instruction can’t really be separated: social studies requires the examination of complex texts as sources of evidence. If we want students to seek answers to complex questions, conduct sustained investigations, and construct conclusions based on facts...

                        • What is an Inquiry Advocate?

                          inquirED aims to build district capacity to support Inquiry Journeys - and Inquiry Advocates are central to this work. Inquiry Advocates are individuals identified by our partner schools or districts who receive additional coaching and professional development.

                          • inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices with Look-Fors

                            inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices include both "on-stage," observable look-fors, as well as "off-stage" look-fors that are may not be as easily observed during class. These look-fors can often be found through other means such as lesson materials, student data, and...

                            • 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...

                              • Reading Strategy: Summarize and Retell

                                In order for students to make deep connections to text, it is important that they first have basic comprehension of the explicitly stated facts and “right there” information.

                                • 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.