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.
All Activities
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Resetting Password
Reset your inquirED password fast. Learn how to get back into your account whether you use ClassLink, Clever, or email sign in.
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Literacy Connections Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through the "Literacy Connections" course.
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Examples of Informed Action (Native America)
The following are examples of the variety of ways students from around the country have taken informed action in response to an Inquiry Question in the Native America Inquiry.
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Rocketship Protocol
The Rocketship Protocol is an interactive movement-based strategy that allows students to demonstrate understanding by responding physically to prompts or examples. Students use a “rocketship blast off” movement to indicate a correct or appropriate response and remain seated with a...
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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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Creating an Inquiry-Based Classroom Culture Participant Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher for the Creating an Inquiry-Based Classroom Culture activity.
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Using the inquirED Assignment Portal to Create Assignments
Explore how teachers and students use inquirED’s Assignment Portal to create and complete assignments.
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Analyzing Student Work: Collaborating with Students Notecatcher
Download and use this note catcher for the Analyzing Student Work activity.
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Using Canvas to Create Assignments
Explore how teachers and students use Canvas to assign and complete inquirED lessons.
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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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How to Submit a Support Ticket
Learn how to get assistance from the inquirED Support Team with technical or content-related issues.
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inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices Observation and Reflection Tool
The purpose of this observation and reflection tool is intended to support teachers in improving inquiry-based instructional practice. You might not observe all look-fors in one observation. Instead, focus on a few key areas based on student learning objectives and/or...
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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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inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices Collaborative Reflection Tool
This collaborative reflection tool is designed to guide teachers in deepening and continuously improving inquiry-based instruction. This tool can be used as a one-on-one tool for an Inquiry Advocate and teacher or to guide reflective dialogue in a professional learning...
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Printing Lesson Resources
Learn how to print lesson materials, slides, and plans for teachers and students. Easily access and prepare printable resources from your inquirED lessons.
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Accessing the Inquiry Hub for Professional Learning
Learn how to navigate from your inquirED curriculum to the Inquiry Hub to explore professional learning resources.
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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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Teaching a Lesson
Access lesson prep tools, step-by-step guidance, and assessments designed to help each lesson run smoothly.
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Learner Support Guide: Collaborative Work
The inquiry-based classroom provides opportunities for collaboration. While this can be highly motivating and engaging, it also places high demands on students’ collaborative work skills. Consider the following strategies to provide scaffolds as individual or whole-class supports during collaborative work...
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Student Log in with the inquirED Assignment Portal
Learn how students log in to the inquirED Assignment Portal through Clever, ClassLink, or manual rostering.
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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...
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"Inquiry Journeys: Supporting Culturally Responsive Education" Position Paper
While there is no single definition of culturally responsive instruction, at inquirED we've established a set of criteria to describe its use in our curriculum and to guide us as we continue to evolve. We've developed these criteria from the...
