Pacing and Scheduling Tools
Help your team structure time effectively to prioritize social studies within the curriculum.
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Assessment in Inquiry Journeys
Learn more about how Inquiry Journeys takes the struggle out of creating assessments, providing teachers with formative assessments in every lesson and summative assessment support across Inquiries.
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Strategies for Successful Implementation
Leadership is an important part of implementation, and supporting teachers through the learning process of implementing a new curriculum requires strategic and intentional moves. Here are some action steps that other leaders have taken to support their teachers towards implementation...
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Landmark Lessons in Inquiry Journeys
Every Inquiry Journey’s Inquiry is punctuated by Landmark Lessons. Learn how these lessons have a specific function that shapes the direction of your Inquiry.
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inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices & Reflection Tools Introduction
inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices and Reflection Tools support teachers in creating an inquiry based classroom.
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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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Question Formulation Technique: What is the QFT? in 90 Seconds
The Question Formulation Technique, or QFT, was developed by the Right Question Institute as a simple step by step process that helps anyone produce, improve, and prioritize questions. Watch this video to learn more about the process in 90 seconds.
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Student Self-Analysis Quotes
This collection of quotes highlights the value of student self-analysis. It features the thoughts and experiences of teachers and students from a variety of schools as they reflect on the impact of students analyzing their own work.
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Setting up Schoology LTI Integration with inquirED
Learn how to install and connect the inquirED LTI Advantage app within Schoology.
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Learning Management System (LMS) Integrations Overview
This article helps district leaders determine whether their district should integrate Inquiry Journeys with a Learning Management System (LMS) or use the inquirED Assignment Portal for assignment delivery.
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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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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.
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Webquest
Webquests allow students to conduct an online investigation at their own pace using a list of teacher-selected online sources. Use this format to support students’ independence in navigating the internet while conducting targeted research.
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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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Foundations of Inquiry: Social Studies Syllabus
Participants engage in seven sessions/courses to develop a deeper understanding of inquiry-based social studies in the context of Inquiry Journeys. Upon completion, participants earn a Foundations of Inquiry-Based Social Studies certification.
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Task Management: Breaking Down the Process
Learn how to keep students moving throughout the process of creation.
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Socratic Seminar
Socratic seminars require students to collaboratively grapple with complex topics. Through the process, students closely read a teacher-selected article, draw evidence from that reading, and then discuss their responses through a structured seminar with peers. Use this format to promote...
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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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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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From Ideas to Impact: Rubric Tools for Informed Action
To support teachers in guiding students through meaningful Informed Action, we've developed resources and templates to assist in the co-creation of rubrics. These tools are designed to help translate inquiry products and success criteria into clear, student-friendly assessment frameworks that...
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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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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.
