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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.

Culturally Responsive Social Studies Notecatcher

Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Culturally Responsive Social Studies."

Analyzing Student Work: The Power of Collaboration Notecatcher

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.

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.

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...

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.

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."

Student Log In with ClassLink

Learn more about how classroom teachers use ClassLink to give students seamless access to inquirED’s curriculum.

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.

inquirED’s Professional Learning Sessions

inquirED has created powerful professional learning sessions to support its partners. Explore the available sessions.

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.

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.

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.

Using Dramatic Play: Introduction

Explore how using a dramatic play can help students connect to their learning.

Critique: Gallery Walk

Learn how to utilize a gallery walk to help norm critique behaviors.

A Closer Look at Student Reflection

Learn why reflection is a key component of the inquiry process for students and teachers.

Logging out of inquirED

Follow these simple steps to log out of your existing inquirED account.

Glossary

Learn more about frequently used inquirED terminology through this comprehensive glossary and its definitions.

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.

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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