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  • 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...

    • 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.

      • Differentiation in Inquiry

        Participants explore how Inquiry Journeys tools and resources can be used to differentiate for learners. They consider the natural differentiation opportunities in an inquiry-based approach and explore instructional support within the curriculum.

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      • Anchor Charts: The Unseen Heroes of Inquiry-Based Learning

        As educators, we're always searching for innovative teaching tools that can effectively engage students and enhance their understanding of complex concepts. One such tool, often overlooked, is the humble anchor chart. These visually appealing, easy-to-understand graphics are an essential component...

        • Overview of Rostering Options

          Learn about inquirED’s different rostering options for districts and schools. This article explains each method, with key benefits and considerations to help you select the right setup.

          • Navigating a Lesson

            Learn how to navigate and use key lesson features in Inquiry Journeys, including lesson overviews, materials, standards, instructional supports, and assignments.

            • See Think Wonder

              See Think Wonder is a protocol that helps students make observations, form inferences, and generate questions about a visual source or artifact. Use it to spark wonderings or introduce new topics.

              • Customizing Your Unit: Selecting Sources

                Inquiry Journeys connects to high-quality, diverse sources. If you are looking for supplemental sources to further support and extend student learning, here are some guidelines.

                • 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...

                  • Concentric Circles

                    Concentric Circles get students talking to different classmates, allowing them to hear from a variety of perspectives in response to a series of prompts. This protocol fosters understanding of different perspectives while promoting students’ speaking and listening skills.

                    • 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.

                      • I Like, I Wonder...

                        I Like, I Wonder is a protocol that supports students’ ability to share their undeveloped ideas with peers while receiving affirmation and getting initial, low-stakes feedback. Use this format to support critique skills and peer collaboration as new ideas are...

                        • Understanding the Module Objectives

                          Learn how Module Objectives define the focus of each unit, support intentional lesson planning, and help you align instruction to meaningful student learning goals.

                          • 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.

                            • 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 Print Builder

                                Select and compile components of an Inquiry into a print-ready document that will be emailed directly to you, making it easy to bulk print materials and plan ahead.