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...
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.
In this course, participants engage in reflection, which is intended to take place at the mid-year point. It is designed to cultivate a culture of reflection in which participants celebrate success, identify challenges, and explore the Inquiry Hub to identify...
inquirED has created powerful professional learning sessions to support its partners. Explore the available sessions.
Use this protocol to analyze the work of 3 students performing at different levels and consider next steps for supporting students.
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...
Find quick answers to common questions about inquirED’s curriculum, professional learning opportunities, and support resources for educators and school leaders.
Learn why creating a supportive culture is an essential element of critique.
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.
Explore how using a dramatic play can help students connect to their learning.
Learn how to utilize a gallery walk to help norm critique behaviors.
Hear some useful tips for when you have to contact a potential community partner.
Inquiry Journeys is embedded with a variety of multi-modal assessment opportunities for teachers to measure student learning. In this course, participants explore the assessment cycle and various assessment tools, connecting them to their school or district needs.
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...
Learn why reflection is a key component of the inquiry process for students and teachers.
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Communities are created to meet our common needs, giving us a sense of belonging, trust, care, and safety. In the Meeting Needs and Wants Inquiry, students investigate the Inquiry Question, "How can we work together to meet community needs and...
Learn more about frequently used inquirED terminology through this comprehensive glossary and its definitions.
Learn how to add, reorder, or remove Flex Lessons to adapt modules and create accessible learning experiences that reinforce key skills.
Easily mark and reset lesson progress. Learn how to mark lessons as complete or incomplete and manage progress at the Inquiry, Module, or Lesson level.
Learn how to preview, present, and customize lesson slides in inquirED. Personalize slide decks to support engagement, differentiation, and accessibility in every lesson.
Learn how to print lesson plans, slides, and materials from inquirED to easily prepare for instruction or share resources with students.
Select and compile components of an Inquiry into a print-ready document that will be emailed directly to you, making it easy to bulk print materials and plan ahead.
Learn how to navigate and explore key features of the Module Homepage in Inquiry Journeys, including module overviews, objectives, lesson progress, materials, and standards.
