Supportive Strategies for Language & Learning
inquirED has developed a toolbox for supporting MLLs that incorporates asset-based teaching strategies that support language development alongside content learning.
All Activities
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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.
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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.
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Adjusting Account Settings
Learn how to update your account settings in inquirED’s Social Studies curriculum and the Inquiry Hub.
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Analyzing Student Work: The Power of Collaboration Participant Resources
Here are protocols for analyzing student work.
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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.
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Roster + LMS Integration Options
Get an overview of rostering methods and LMS setup options based on the district’s integration with inquirED.
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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.
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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...
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Experience Inquiry: Equitable Discussion Strategies Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher for the Experience Inquiry: Equitable Discussion Strategies activity.
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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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Managing Group Work: Flexible Roles
Learn how to implement flexible roles during group work.
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Accessing your Curriculum
Learn how to log in, navigate Inquiry Journeys, and understand the structure of units and lessons so you feel confident from the first click.
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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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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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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...
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Preparing for Your MultiProduct
Discover the ins and outs of MultiProduct design, creation, presentation, and assessment.
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Idea Clustering
Idea Clustering allows students to see the connections their ideas have with others’ ideas, supporting the development of collaborative projects or topics of investigation. Use this process to help establish interest groups for collaborative work, or to synthesize many diverse...
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Foundations of Inquiry: Social Studies Professional Learning Communities
Participants: Any educator using or supporting others with inquirED Social Studies Overview: In this Professional Learning Community, you will deepen your understanding of inquirED Social Studies through a series of curriculum based professional learning sessions facilitated by the inquirED Partner Experience...
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Differentiation in Inquiry Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through the "Differentiation in Inquiry" course.
