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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...

    • Sarah’s Tip: Look Out for Spotlights

      Welcome to the Inquiry Hub - we are glad you’re here! The Inquiry Hub has been created by the inquirED Partner Experience team to provide you with everything from quick tips and answers to rich professional learning and PLCs. Take...

      • 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.

        • 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.

          • 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.

            • inquirED Certifications

              inquirED currently offers certifications for educators in schools or districts implementing Inquiry Journeys and/or World History. Learn more about how you can tailor your education to fit your personal preferences, availability, and unique learning style.

              • Text Dependent Questions Graphic Organizer

                If students are reading independently, in small groups, or in pairs, consider creating several text-dependent questions that require students to stop, locate evidence to support a response, and write the response.

                • Lesson Planning Notecatcher

                  Understanding how a lesson fits into an Inquiry and thinking through how you will support students in meeting a lesson’s objectives can be very helpful in preparing for instruction. Use this tool to help you plan your next Inquiry Journeys...

                  • 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.

                    • Glossary

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

                      • 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...

                        • Reading Strategy: Preparing to Read Complex Texts

                          Preparing students to read a complex text includes helping them develop habits practiced by experienced readers, such as using their overall knowledge of a text to support comprehension and meaning making. This can help students persist in reading even when...

                          • 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.