Webquest
Webquests allow students to conduct an online investigation at their own pace using a list of teacher-selected online sources. Use this format to support students’ independence in navigating the internet while conducting targeted research.
All Activities
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Think Pair Share
A Think Pair Share gives every student the opportunity to be heard. Students who have difficulty sharing ideas in large groups have a chance to rehearse with a partner, and those who always want to share are guaranteed the chance...
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Roster + LMS Integration Options
Get an overview of rostering methods and LMS setup options based on the district’s integration with inquirED.
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Analyzing Student Work: The Power of Collaboration Participant Resources
Here are protocols for analyzing student work.
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Adjusting Account Settings
Learn how to update your account settings in inquirED’s Social Studies curriculum and the Inquiry Hub.
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What are inquirED's Inquiry Skills?
Learn more about the Inquiry Skills, a set of five powerful skills, that are used throughout the inquiry process to generate questions, conduct sustained investigations, and take informed action. The development of these skills is integral to the success...
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Learner Support Guide: Evidence-Based Conclusions
Drawing evidence-based conclusions is a key skill that allows them to demonstrate their learning and communicate conclusions. Students may benefit from additional support or challenge when practicing this skill.
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Artifact Study
Artifact studies challenge students to analyze a primary source by identifying evidence, explaining interpretations, and drawing conclusions. Use this format when students analyze an unfamiliar primary source individually, in small groups, or as a whole class.
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Reading Strategy: Text Comprehension
Strategies that support students in understanding key concepts and details as they read promote deeper analysis of the text after they finish. Here are several strategies that teachers can use to support students, and students can use to support themselves....
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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...
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Unpacking a Module Notecatcher: World History
Unpacking a module will help you successfully customize lessons to fit into your schedule and meet the needs of your students. Use this tool to help you think through your next World History module.
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Culturally Responsive Social Studies Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Culturally Responsive Social Studies."
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Unpacking a Module Notecatcher: Inquiry Journeys
Unpacking a module will help you successfully customize lessons to fit into your schedule and meet the needs of your students. Use this tool to help you think through your next Inquiry Journeys module.
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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.
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I used to think... Now I think... Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer can help students reflect on how a text has changed or deepened their understanding.
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Task Management: Breaking Down the Process
Learn how to keep students moving throughout the process of creation.
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Making the Case for Elementary Social Studies: The ELA Connection
There is a growing body of research that indicates that decreased instruction time in social studies has been detrimental to students. Check out this webinar recording and blog post to see how social studies can create better readers and writers.
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Differentiation in Inquiry Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through the "Differentiation in Inquiry" course.
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From Ideas to Impact: Rubric Tools for Informed Action
To support teachers in guiding students through meaningful Informed Action, we've developed resources and templates to assist in the co-creation of rubrics. These tools are designed to help translate inquiry products and success criteria into clear, student-friendly assessment frameworks that...
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Learner Support Guide: Collaborative Work
The inquiry-based classroom provides opportunities for collaboration. While this can be highly motivating and engaging, it also places high demands on students’ collaborative work skills. Consider the following strategies to provide scaffolds as individual or whole-class supports during collaborative work...
