All Activities
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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...
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Inquiry Hub Guided Tour
Watch this video for an introduction to the Inquiry Hub.
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inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices Observation and Reflection Tool
The purpose of this observation and reflection tool is intended to support teachers in improving inquiry-based instructional practice. You might not observe all look-fors in one observation. Instead, focus on a few key areas based on student learning objectives and/or...
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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.
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inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices Collaborative Reflection Tool
This collaborative reflection tool is designed to guide teachers in deepening and continuously improving inquiry-based instruction. This tool can be used as a one-on-one tool for an Inquiry Advocate and teacher or to guide reflective dialogue in a professional learning...
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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.
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Inquiry Journeys Books
Inquiry Journeys includes a diverse collection of books that support student understanding as they move through an Inquiry. Check out the book list and use the book stickers to help organize resources. The stickers are printable and should be used...
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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.
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Using the inquirED Assignment Portal to Create Assignments
Explore how teachers and students use inquirED’s Assignment Portal to create and complete assignments.
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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...
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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.
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Overview of Rostering Options
Learn about inquirED’s rostering options for districts and schools. This article explains each method, with key benefits and considerations to help you select the right setup.
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Landmark Lessons in Inquiry Journeys
Every Inquiry Journey’s Inquiry is punctuated by Landmark Lessons. Learn how these lessons have a specific function that shapes the direction of your Inquiry.
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Printing and Materials Access
Find guidance on printing lesson plans and materials, printing in bulk, and exploring alternatives to printing in your classroom.
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Teaching a Lesson
Access lesson prep tools, step-by-step guidance, and assessments designed to help each lesson run smoothly.
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Managing Group Work: Flexible Roles
Learn how to implement flexible roles during group work.
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Top Tips for Taking Informed Action in the Classroom
How does Jaclyn Share, an Instructional Coach specializing in science and social studies in Wheeling, IL support students in taking informed action? Read this month’s spotlight to find out!
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Analyzing Student Work: Connecting Teacher Practice to Student Learning Outcomes Participant Resources
Here are resources for analyzing student work.
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Inquiry Advocate: Social Studies Syllabus
The Inquiry Advocate Course is designed for teacher leaders, coaches, or other designated individuals who will be supporting teachers as they implement inquirED Social Studies. Each session aims to enhance participants’ knowledge, skills, and strategies to address common challenges that...
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Question Formulation Technique, Scaled for Emergent Readers: Protocol Guide
The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) was developed by the Right Question Institute to help anyone produce, improve, and prioritize questions. Use this scaled version of the protocol with emergent readers or writers to generate Investigation Questions that will help them...
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What is an Inquiry Advocate?
inquirED aims to build district capacity to support Inquiry Journeys - and Inquiry Advocates are central to this work. Inquiry Advocates are individuals identified by our partner schools or districts who receive additional coaching and professional development.
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Experience the QFT Notecatcher (Live Session)
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through the "Experience the QFT" session.
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🗓️ Assessment in Inquiry
Inquiry Journeys and World History are embedded with a variety of multimodal assessment opportunities for teachers to measure student learning. In this course, participants explore the assessment cycle and various assessment tools, and connect them to the needs of...
