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  • Taking Informed Action

    Participants dive into what is often the most exciting – and most daunting – phase for teachers in the inquiry process: preparing students to take action. They consider the purpose and value of informed action and explore the Landmark Lessons...

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    • Duration 1h
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  • Simulation

    Simulations facilitate an experience that students can reflect upon to draw conclusions about concepts or ideas. When designing a simulation, avoid those that may be triggering, including asking students to act out inappropriate dynamics or perform another person's identity or...

    • Dig in to Differentiation

      How does Suzanne Fraser, Special Education Strategist in Iowa City, IA, support her diverse learners so they get the most out of Inquiry Journeys? Read this month's spotlight to find out!

      • Literacy Connections Notecatcher

        Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through the "Literacy Connections" course.

        • Facilitator Resource Library

          This resource library contains ALL the facilitator materials and is intended to assist districts in leading professional learning sessions.

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        • πŸ—“ inquirED's Social Studies for School Leaders

          Participants: This session is designed for School Leaders in buildings that will be implementing inquirED's inquiry-based social studies curriculum. Overview: In this session, you will be oriented to the inquirED's social studies curriculum. You will explore the inquiry-based teaching practices...

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          • Duration 1.5h
        • Back-to-School Night Slides

          Check out these editable slide decks introducing inquirED that you can make your own for your Back to School or Curriculum Night! See the slides for Inquiry Journeys or the slides for World History.

          • The Module Homepage

            Learn how to navigate and explore key features of the Module Homepage in Inquiry Journeys, including module overviews, objectives, lesson progress, materials, and standards.

            • Learner Support Guide: Note-Taking

              There are many strategies for note-taking, and supporting students in figuring out which ways work best for them supports long-term learning. Students may benefit from additional support or challenge when practicing this skill.

              • 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.

                • End of Year Reflection

                  In this course, participants engage in reflection, which is intended to take place at the end of the school year. It is designed to cultivate a culture of reflection in which participants celebrate success, identify challenges, and set intentions for...

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                  • Duration 1h
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                • 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.

                  • Adding Curriculum

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

                    • Popcorn Share-Out

                      Popcorns challenge students to share their ideas without talking over each other, which is great practice for real-life discussion skills. Use this strategy when it’s not necessary to hear from every single student in response to a prompt or question.

                      • 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...