All Activities

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. 

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...

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.

Roster + LMS Integration Options

Get an overview of rostering methods and LMS setup options based on the district’s integration with inquirED.

inquirED’s Social Studies Curriculum Overview

Making the Case for Elementary Social Studies: Sources as Mirrors and Windows

How do the sources teachers choose provide mirrors and windows for students? We explored that question with Cereescia Sandoval, one of inquirED's Learning Experience Designers. Check out the webinar recording and blog post to learn more.

Analyzing Student Work: The Power of Collaboration Participant Resources

Here are protocols for analyzing student work.

Adjusting Account Settings

Learn how to update your account settings in inquirED’s Social Studies curriculum and the Inquiry Hub.

Inquiry Hub Access Overview

Learn which Inquiry Hub resources are available to the public and which require an inquirED account, curriculum access, or specific program access.

Integrating ELA and Social Studies

Reading and writing opportunities are embedded throughout Inquiry Journeys lessons. In fact, almost every lesson supports Common Core ELA standards.

Examples of Informed Action (Meeting Needs and Wants)

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.

CER Framework for Younger Students

Learn how to implement the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning framework with younger students.

Making the Case for Elementary Social Studies: Media Literacy

Check out this blog post and webinar recording to help answer the question, "What is the role of media literacy in elementary social studies?"

Adding Curriculum

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

"Inquiry Journeys: Supporting Culturally Responsive Education" Position Paper

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...

What is Informed Action?

Informed action helps students transform their content knowledge into action and connect it with their lived experience. It requires students to use what they've learned to inspire, change behaviors, solve a problem, or serve an audience. When an Inquiry promotes...

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...

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.

Accessing the Inquiry Hub for Professional Learning

Learn how to navigate from your inquirED curriculum to the Inquiry Hub to explore professional learning resources.

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...

Inquiry Hub Guided Tour

Watch this video for an introduction to the Inquiry Hub.

How to Access Spanish Lessons and Learning Materials

Learn how to change your Inquiry Journeys curriculum language settings to Spanish so lessons, instructional materials, and overviews display in Spanish.

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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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.