Idea Clustering allows students to see the connections their ideas have with others’ ideas, supporting the development of collaborative projects or topics of investigation. Use this process to help establish interest groups for collaborative work, or to synthesize many diverse...
Find out how to help your students to clearly define their target group.
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...
Hear some strategies to help your students develop a critique mindset.
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.
Inquiry Journeys connects to high-quality, diverse sources. If you are looking for supplemental sources to further support and extend student learning, here are some guidelines.
Participants explore how Inquiry Journeys tools and resources can be used to differentiate for learners. They consider the natural differentiation opportunities in an inquiry-based approach and explore instructional support within the curriculum.
As educators, we're always searching for innovative teaching tools that can effectively engage students and enhance their understanding of complex concepts. One such tool, often overlooked, is the humble anchor chart. These visually appealing, easy-to-understand graphics are an essential component...
Use these strategies to prompt a quick conversation between students who are already seated close together. Because there is no special seating arrangement or protocol required, it is perhaps the most flexible and informal discussion strategy.
See how you can use a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning framework in your classroom.
Learn about inquirED’s different rostering options for districts and schools. This article explains each method, with key benefits and considerations to help you select the right setup.
This course is intended for educators who are new to inquirED Social Studies or educators who would like a refresher on the curriculum. In this course, participants develop an understanding of the inquiry process used in Inquiry Journeys and/or World...
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.
Here are protocols for analyzing student work.
Check out this blog post and webinar recording to help answer the question, "What is the role of media literacy in elementary social studies?"
inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices include eight distinct practices.
Learn how district leads with Account Owner or Manage Rosters permissions in Clever or ClassLink districts can invite new users and manage existing users.
Discover the ins and outs of 3D Product design, creation, presentation, and assessment.
Using an Anticipation Guide is an excellent way to ensure students have a clear direction and purpose for their reading. In the center column, write main ideas, key details, and important concepts you want students to be on the lookout...
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...
Discover the wide range of inquiry-based learning resources available in the Inquiry Hub. Many are open to all users, while others are designed for specific educator groups.
What is the role of social studies in preventing the spread of misinformation and combating the intentional use of disinformation? Check out this blog post and webinar recording of our conversation on elementary social studies with Sam Wineburg.
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Informed Action."
Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through "Orientation to World History."
