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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...

    • 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.

      • Time Saving Tips in Inquiry Journeys

        Teachers often customize lnquiry Journeys to fit into the instructional time they have. Here are some ways teachers have customized lessons in order to save time.

        • Jigsaw

          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...

          • Read-Aloud

            Read-alouds facilitate an exploration of a text through a shared reading experience. Use this format when a shared experience will enrich the exploration or make a complex text more accessible.

            • Implementation Journey

              Now that you’ve selected inquirED’s curriculum for adoption, it’s time to form a plan for its successful implementation in your district. The best implementation plan is one that is teacher-focused, comprehensive, efficient, and replicable. To support the creation of your...

              • What is District Edit Mode?

                Learn how district leaders can use the Edit for District feature to add customized guidance, notes, and resources directly into inquirED’s curriculum, supporting consistent implementation across schools.

                • 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.

                  • Mid-Year Reflection

                    In this course, participants engage in reflection, which is intended to take place at the mid-year point. It is designed to cultivate a culture of reflection in which participants celebrate success, identify challenges, and explore the Inquiry Hub to identify...

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                  • Examining Student Work Protocol

                    Use this protocol to analyze the work of 3 students performing at different levels and consider next steps for supporting students.

                    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

                      Find quick answers to common questions about inquirED’s curriculum, professional learning opportunities, and support resources for educators and school leaders.

                      • inquirED Literacy Practices and Supports Framework

                        Literacy is woven into the fabric of elementary social studies learning. As students build social studies content knowledge and disciplinary skills, they engage in deep literacy work: interrogating diverse sources, evaluating and constructing arguments, examining differing points of view and...

                        • Glossary

                          Learn more about frequently used inquirED terminology through this comprehensive glossary and its definitions.

                          • Adding a Flex Lesson

                            Learn how to add, reorder, or remove Flex Lessons to adapt modules and create accessible learning experiences that reinforce key skills.