Assessments and Assessment Guides
Learn how to locate formative and summative assessments, and their guides, to effectively support growth in inquiry-based learning.
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Observation and Reflection Tools
Use these tools to observe inquiry-based instruction, reflect on implementation, and support continuous improvement across classrooms and teams.
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Components of Differentiation
Differentiation requires us to think about varied ways to meet the needs of all students in order to support each student in reaching success. There are five components of differentiation. Below is a description of each, what it might look...
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Unpacking a Module Notecatcher: Inquiry Journeys
Unpacking a module will help you successfully customize lessons to fit into your schedule and meet the needs of your students. Use this tool to help you think through your next Inquiry Journeys module.
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Whip Around / Once Around the Room
This strategy gives each student a chance to quickly share their idea with the whole class. Use this protocol when responses are likely to be only a few sentences long.
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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...
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Question Formulation Technique, Scaled for Emergent Readers: Protocol Guide
The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) was developed by the Right Question Institute to help anyone produce, improve, and prioritize questions. Use this scaled version of the protocol with emergent readers or writers to generate Investigation Questions that will help them...
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The Module Homepage
Learn how to navigate and explore key features of the Module Homepage in Inquiry Journeys, including module overviews, objectives, lesson progress, materials, and standards.
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Data Sharing Reminders for SSO Districts Using inquirED Assignment Portal
Learn how to set up data sharing for inquirED’s Assignment Portal through Clever or ClassLink. This guide helps district leaders and technology teams avoid common rostering, syncing, and login issues for teachers and students.
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How to Create Assignments in Canvas Using LTI Integration
Learn how to share lesson resources and review student work in Canvas using LTI Integration.
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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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Using Schoology to Create Assignments
Explore how teachers and students use Schoology to assign and complete inquirED lessons.
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The Power of Informed Action in Social Studies
Discover the power of informed action in transforming social studies classrooms. Learn about its benefits, real-world applications, and how it engages students in meaningful and creative ways.
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Inquiry Unit Homepage
Discover how to navigate the Inquiry Unit homepage to access modules, explore teaching resources, and plan each phase of inquiry-based learning in Inquiry Journeys.
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Schools List Management for Manually Rostered Districts
Learn how district leaders in manually rostered districts can add, edit, and remove schools.
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inquirED Co-Teacher Functionality for SSO Districts (Clever/ClassLink)
Learn what co-teachers can see and do in shared inquirED classes synced through Clever or ClassLink.
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Inquiry Hub Guided Tour
Watch this video for an introduction to the Inquiry Hub.
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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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Assessment: Class Checklists
Learn how class checklists can be a powerful assessment tool for the inquiry classroom.
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Preparing for Your Presentation Product
Discover the ins and outs of Presentation Product design, creation, presentation, and assessment.
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Construct Phase: Product Brainstorm
Explore how to guide your students toward effective brainstorming.
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Sarah’s Tip: Look Out for Spotlights
Welcome to the Inquiry Hub - we are glad you’re here! The Inquiry Hub has been created by the inquirED Partner Experience team to provide you with everything from quick tips and answers to rich professional learning and PLCs. Take...
