All Activities
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Read-Aloud
Read-alouds facilitate an exploration of a text through a shared reading experience. Use this format when a shared experience will enrich the exploration or make a complex text more accessible.
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Mid-Year Reflection Notecatcher (Live Session)
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Mid-Year Reflection."
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Student Log In with ClassLink
Learn more about how classroom teachers use ClassLink to give students seamless access to inquirED’s curriculum.
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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.
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inquirED’s Professional Learning Sessions
inquirED has created powerful professional learning sessions to support its partners. Explore the available sessions.
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Examining Student Work Protocol
Use this protocol to analyze the work of 3 students performing at different levels and consider next steps for supporting students.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find quick answers to common questions about inquirED’s curriculum, professional learning opportunities, and support resources for educators and school leaders.
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Why Inquiry Skills Matter in K–5 Social Studies Classrooms
How do students become curious, capable, and future-ready learners? This post explores inquirED’s five essential Inquiry Skills—core to every lesson and carefully sequenced to help students build knowledge and apply it meaningfully.
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Using Dramatic Play: Introduction
Explore how using a dramatic play can help students connect to their learning.
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Critique: Gallery Walk
Learn how to utilize a gallery walk to help norm critique behaviors.
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A Closer Look at Student Reflection
Learn why reflection is a key component of the inquiry process for students and teachers.
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Logging out of inquirED
Follow these simple steps to log out of your existing inquirED account.
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Glossary
Learn more about frequently used inquirED terminology through this comprehensive glossary and its definitions.
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Adding a Flex Lesson
Learn how to add, reorder, or remove Flex Lessons to adapt modules and create accessible learning experiences that reinforce key skills.
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Culturally Responsive Education (CRE)
Center identity, representation, and access within inquiry-based social studies. These resources explore how culturally responsive practices shape curriculum design, text selection, knowledge-building, and language support—ensuring all students see themselves reflected in learning and are supported in engaging deeply with complex...
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How to Use Slides
Learn how to preview, present, and customize lesson slides in inquirED. Personalize slide decks to support engagement, differentiation, and accessibility in every lesson.
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Printing Lesson Plans
Learn how to print lesson plans, slides, and materials from inquirED to easily prepare for instruction or share resources with students.
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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.
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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.
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Analyzing Student Work: Collaborating with Students Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher for the Analyzing Student Work activity.
