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.
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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...
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Turn and Talk / Shoulder Partners
Use these strategies to prompt a quick conversation between students who are already seated close together. Because there is no special seating arrangement or protocol required, it is perhaps the most flexible and informal discussion strategy.
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Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning
See how you can use a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning framework in your classroom.
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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.
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Orientation to Inquiry Journeys and World History
This course is intended for educators who are new to inquirED Social Studies or educators who would like a refresher on the curriculum. In this course, participants develop an understanding of the inquiry process used in Inquiry Journeys and/or World...
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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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Making the Case for Elementary Social Studies: Media Literacy
Check out this blog post and webinar recording to help answer the question, "What is the role of media literacy in elementary social studies?"
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Orientation to Inquiry Journeys and World History Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Orientation to Inquiry Journeys and World History." Consider saving it in a place where you can easily access it or printing it out if...
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Logging out of inquirED
Follow these simple steps to log out of your existing inquirED account.
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ClassLink Rostering
Learn how to connect inquirED to ClassLink by adding the inquirED's SSO app through the ClassLink Management Console and inquirED’s roster application through the ClassLink Roster Server.
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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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How to Register, Attend, and Change Enrollment for Events
Learn how to register for a course, find instructions on access, and modify or cancel an existing registration.
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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.
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Informed Action in World History Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Informed Action."
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I used to think... Now I think... Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer can help students reflect on how a text has changed or deepened their understanding.
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Orientation to World History The Human Story Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Orientation to World History."
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Assessment in Inquiry Journeys Notecatcher (Live Session)
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Assessment in Inquiry."
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Preparing for Your Written Product
Discover the ins and outs of Written Product design, creation, presentation, and assessment.
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Inquiry Challenge Statement Frame: World History
Download and use this Inquiry Challenge Statement Frame for World History.
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Inquiry at a Glance Videos
Find out how to access Inquiry at a Glance videos, explore where they appear in the inquirED platform, and troubleshoot if the videos aren’t loading.
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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.
