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  • 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...

    • Inquiry Work Gallery

      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.

      • 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.

        • Rocketship Protocol

          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...

          • 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.

            • Reading Strategy: Annotation

              Annotation allows students to actively engage with texts and improve their reading comprehension. Using annotation strategies can help students understand the content on a deeper level and recall concepts for later use. It can also be a lot of fun!...

              • 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.

                • Inquiry Strategies and Protocols

                  Putting inquiry into practice means giving students the opportunity to lead their own learning as they question, investigate, and take action. The strategies and protocols that follow can be used to provide structure and scaffolding as students develop their Inquiry...

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                • inquirED Social Studies Video Library

                  Watch short videos that bring Inquiry Journeys and World History teaching to life. This library features classroom practices, instructional strategies, and insights from educators that support the implementation of inquiry-driven social studies.

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                • 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...

                  • Logging in to inquirED

                    Teachers and school leaders can log in to their inquirED account and access their curriculum with these step-by-step instructions, including guidance for users on Clever, ClassLink, Canvas, and Schoology.

                    • 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.

                      • 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...