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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: Collaborating with Students Participant Resources

Here are resources for analyzing student work collaboratively with students.

5 Strategies You Need to Know About Critique

Explore key strategies for scaffolding critique practices.

Text Dependent Questions Graphic Organizer

If students are reading independently, in small groups, or in pairs, consider creating several text-dependent questions that require students to stop, locate evidence to support a response, and write the response.

Navigating a Lesson

Learn how to navigate and use key lesson features in Inquiry Journeys, including lesson overviews, materials, standards, instructional supports, and assignments.

Whole-Class Critique

For beginners to critique, a whole-class format is recommended. The expectations for good critique language and mindset can be frequently reinforced while the teacher has total control of the protocol itself. Use this format if students are just beginning to...

Concentric Circles

Concentric Circles get students talking to different classmates, allowing them to hear from a variety of perspectives in response to a series of prompts. This protocol fosters understanding of different perspectives while promoting students’ speaking and listening skills.

Making Time Work: Reflecting, Refining, and Applying Time-Saving Strategies in Inquiry Journeys

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Understanding Teacher Roles

Learn how primary teacher and co-teacher permissions work in shared classes.

Overview of Rostering Options

Learn about inquirED’s rostering options for districts and schools. This article explains each method, with key benefits and considerations to help you select the right setup.

3 Things You Need to Know About Critique Culture

Learn why creating a supportive culture is an essential element of critique.

Unit Roadmap Notecatcher

Before starting an Inquiry, look at your calendar and create a roadmap to help keep your instruction on track, or to help you stay at the same pace as other teachers in your school or district. Use this tool to...

Foundations of Inquiry: Social Studies Syllabus

Participants engage in seven sessions/courses to develop a deeper understanding of inquiry-based social studies in the context of Inquiry Journeys. Upon completion, participants earn a Foundations of Inquiry-Based Social Studies certification.

Literacy Connections Notecatcher

Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through the "Literacy Connections" course.

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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End of Year Reflection Notecatcher (Live Session)

Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "End of Year Reflection."

Preparing for Your 2D Product

Discover the ins and outs of 2D Product design, creation, presentation, and assessment.

Assessment in World History Notecatcher (Live Session)

Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Assessment in Inquiry." 

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?"

Adjusting Account Settings

Learn how to update your account settings in inquirED’s Social Studies curriculum and the Inquiry Hub.

Analyzing Student Work: The Power of Collaboration Student Work Analysis Packet

How to Create Assignments in Canvas Using LTI Integration

Learn how to share lesson resources and review student work in Canvas using LTI Integration.

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.

Investigation Stations

Investigation stations provide a source or sources that students use to gather information. Sources might include text, images, artifacts, videos, or even step-by-step activities, and are often clustered by subtopic. Students might choose stations based on interest, or they might...