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Navigating a Lesson

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

inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices & Reflection Tools Introduction

inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices and Reflection Tools support teachers in creating an inquiry based classroom.

Learner Support Guide: Note-Taking

There are many strategies for note-taking, and supporting students in figuring out which ways work best for them supports long-term learning. Students may benefit from additional support or challenge when practicing this skill.

Question Formulation Technique: What is the QFT? in 90 Seconds

The Question Formulation Technique, or QFT, was developed by the Right Question Institute as a simple step by step process that helps anyone produce, improve, and prioritize questions. Watch this video to learn more about the process in 90 seconds.

Student Self-Analysis Quotes

This collection of quotes highlights the value of student self-analysis. It features the thoughts and experiences of teachers and students from a variety of schools as they reflect on the impact of students analyzing their own work.

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...

Setting up Schoology LTI Integration with inquirED

Learn how to install and connect the inquirED LTI Advantage app within Schoology.

Learning Management System (LMS) Integrations Overview

This article helps district leaders determine whether their district should integrate Inquiry Journeys with a Learning Management System (LMS) or use the inquirED Assignment Portal for assignment delivery. 

Webquest

Webquests allow students to conduct an online investigation at their own pace using a list of teacher-selected online sources. Use this format to support students’ independence in navigating the internet while conducting targeted research. 

Think Pair Share

A Think Pair Share gives every student the opportunity to be heard. Students who have difficulty sharing ideas in large groups have a chance to rehearse with a partner, and those who always want to share are guaranteed the chance...

Making the Case for Elementary Social Studies: The ELA Connection

There is a growing body of research that indicates that decreased instruction time in social studies has been detrimental to students. Check out this webinar recording and blog post to see how social studies can create better readers and writers.

Roster + LMS Integration Options

Get an overview of rostering methods and LMS setup options based on the district’s integration with inquirED.

inquirED’s Social Studies Curriculum Overview

Making the Case for Elementary Social Studies: Sources as Mirrors and Windows

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.

Analyzing Student Work: The Power of Collaboration Participant Resources

Here are protocols for analyzing student work.

Adjusting Account Settings

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

Inquiry Hub Access Overview

Learn which Inquiry Hub resources are available to the public and which require an inquirED account, curriculum access, or specific program access.

Integrating ELA and Social Studies

Reading and writing opportunities are embedded throughout Inquiry Journeys lessons. In fact, almost every lesson supports Common Core ELA standards.

Supportive Strategies for Language & Learning

inquirED has developed a toolbox for supporting MLLs that incorporates asset-based teaching strategies that support language development alongside content learning.

Using the inquirED Assignment Portal to Create Assignments

Explore how teachers and students use inquirED’s Assignment Portal to create and complete assignments.

How to Create Assignments in Schoology Using LTI Integration

Learn how to share lesson resources and review student work within Schoology using LTI Integration.

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...

What is District Edit Mode?

Learn how district leaders can add guidance, notes, and resources using the Edit for District feature.

Logging out of inquirED

Learn how to log out of your existing inquirED account.