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  • Back-to-School Night Slides

    Check out these editable slide decks introducing inquirED that you can make your own for your Back to School or Curriculum Night! See the slides for Inquiry Journeys or the slides for World History.

    • Yes, and...

      Yes, and... is a structured protocol that helps students respond and add to others’ ideas rather than critiquing or modifying them. Use it to support students’ development of individual project ideas and their ability to thought-partner with each other.

      • inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices Learning Walk Tool

        This learning walk form assesses implementation of inquirED’s Inquiry-Based Teaching Practices. Use the data collected to inform professional learning supports. Check all “look-fors” you observe and track descriptive notes in the boxes provided. Note: Typically, you will not observe all...

        • inquirED Literacy Practices and Supports Framework

          Literacy is woven into the fabric of elementary social studies learning. As students build social studies content knowledge and disciplinary skills, they engage in deep literacy work: interrogating diverse sources, evaluating and constructing arguments, examining differing points of view and...

          • Learner Support Guide: Evidence-Based Conclusions

            Drawing evidence-based conclusions is a key skill that allows them to demonstrate their learning and communicate conclusions. Students may benefit from additional support or challenge when practicing this skill.

            • Un-level That Text! Integrating Literacy and Elementary Social Studies

              Social studies and literacy instruction can’t really be separated: social studies requires the examination of complex texts as sources of evidence. If we want students to seek answers to complex questions, conduct sustained investigations, and construct conclusions based on facts...

              • Materials & Prep

                Learn how to use the Materials & Prep tab to organize, access, and track lesson materials efficiently. This guide helps teachers save time and stay organized.

                • 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.

                  • Path

                • Inquiry Journeys Books

                  Inquiry Journeys includes a diverse collection of books that support student understanding as they move through an Inquiry. Check out the book list and use the book stickers to help organize resources. The stickers are printable and should be used...

                  • Adding Curriculum

                    Learn how to access and add curriculum for additional grade levels included in your inquirED subscription.

                    • Reading Strategy: Preparing to Read Complex Texts

                      Preparing students to read a complex text includes helping them develop habits practiced by experienced readers, such as using their overall knowledge of a text to support comprehension and meaning making. This can help students persist in reading even when...

                      • Popcorn Share-Out

                        Popcorns challenge students to share their ideas without talking over each other, which is great practice for real-life discussion skills. Use this strategy when it’s not necessary to hear from every single student in response to a prompt or question.

                        • Inquiry Journeys: Inquiry Structure Overview

                          Explore the structure of Inquiry Journeys and how each module builds student knowledge, skills, and agency. Learn how the Launch, Investigation, and Action Modules work together to support deep inquiry and authentic learning experiences in social studies.

                          • 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.