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.
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.
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...
Get an overview of rostering methods and LMS setup options based on the district’s integration with inquirED.
Here are protocols for analyzing student work.
Learn how to update your account settings in inquirED’s Social Studies curriculum and the Inquiry Hub.
Learn which Inquiry Hub resources are available to the public and which require an inquirED account, curriculum access, or specific program access.
Reading and writing opportunities are embedded throughout Inquiry Journeys lessons. In fact, almost every lesson supports Common Core ELA standards.
inquirED has developed a toolbox for supporting MLLs that incorporates asset-based teaching strategies that support language development alongside content learning.
Explore how teachers and students use inquirED’s Assignment Portal to create and complete assignments.
Learn how to share lesson resources and review student work within Schoology using LTI Integration.
Jigsaws support students in deep research on a specific topic, then provide an opportunity to share that research with other students or groups who explored different topics in depth. Use this format to empower students to go deep and become...
Learn how district leaders can add guidance, notes, and resources using the Edit for District feature.
Learn how to log out of your existing inquirED account.
Browse examples of student work created through inquiry-based learning. These artifacts highlight the variety of ways students investigate questions, analyze sources, and communicate their thinking through authentic products and performances.
Find quick answers to common questions about inquirED’s curriculum, professional learning opportunities, and support resources for educators and school leaders.
The following are examples of the variety of ways students from around the country have taken informed action in response to an Inquiry Question in the Meeting Needs and Wants Inquiry.
Learn how to implement the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning framework with younger students.
Check out this blog post and webinar recording to help answer the question, "What is the role of media literacy in elementary social studies?"
While there is no single definition of culturally responsive instruction, at inquirED we've established a set of criteria to describe its use in our curriculum and to guide us as we continue to evolve. We've developed these criteria from the...
The Rocketship Protocol is an interactive movement-based strategy that allows students to demonstrate understanding by responding physically to prompts or examples. Students use a “rocketship blast off” movement to indicate a correct or appropriate response and remain seated with a...
This learning walk form assesses implementation of inquirED’s Inquiry-Based Teaching Practices. Use the data collected to inform professional learning supports. Check all “look-fors” you observe and track descriptive notes in the boxes provided. Note: Typically, you will not observe all...
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.
Learn how to navigate from your inquirED curriculum to the Inquiry Hub to explore professional learning resources.