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  • Ideas for Informed Action (Influence)

    The following are ideas that demonstrate the variety of ways students could take informed action in response to an Inquiry Question in the Influence Inquiry.

    • 🗓️ Culturally Responsive Social Studies

      Participants explore culturally responsive teaching practices. They examine ways the curriculum supports culturally responsive practices and consider how they may extend culturally responsive practice beyond what is available in the curriculum.

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    • Conver-stations

      Conver-stations allow students to discuss topics in constantly changing small groups. Use this format in response to complex discussion prompts or sources (ex. photos, videos, audio recordings, or written text).

      • Printing Materials

        Use the Prep tab to find and print individual materials needed for a lesson.

        • 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...

          • 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.

            • 🗓️ Literacy Connections

              Explore the natural connection between literacy instruction and social studies and consider ways to support students who are grappling with complex texts and building their literacy skills.

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            • 🗓️ Informed Action

              Participants dive into what is often the most exciting – and most daunting – phase for teachers in the inquiry process: preparing students to take action. They consider the purpose and value of informed action and explore the Landmark lessons...

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            • 🗓️ Differentiation

              Participants explore how inquirED’s Social Studies tools and resources can be used to differentiate for learners. They consider the natural differentiation opportunities in an inquiry-based approach and explore instructional supports within the curriculum.

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            • Facilitator Resource Library

              This resource library contains ALL the facilitator materials and is intended to assist districts in leading professional learning sessions.

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