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Examples of Informed Action (Meeting Needs and Wants)

The following are examples of the variety of ways students from around the country have taken informed action in response to an Inquiry Question in the Meeting Needs and Wants Inquiry.

CER Framework for Younger Students

Learn how to implement the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning framework with younger students.

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?"

"Inquiry Journeys: Supporting Culturally Responsive Education" Position Paper

While there is no single definition of culturally responsive instruction, at inquirED we've established a set of criteria to describe its use in our curriculum and to guide us as we continue to evolve. We've developed these criteria from the...

Implementation Journey

Now that you’ve selected inquirED’s curriculum for adoption, it’s time to form a plan for its successful implementation in your district. The best implementation plan is one that is teacher-focused, comprehensive, efficient, and replicable. To support the creation of your...

Materials & Prep

Learn how to use the Materials & Prep tab to organize, access, and track lesson materials efficiently. This guide helps teachers save time and stay organized.

Accessing the Inquiry Hub for Professional Learning

Learn how to navigate from your inquirED curriculum to the Inquiry Hub to explore professional learning resources.

Anticipation Guide Template

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...

Inquiry Hub Guided Tour

Watch this video for an introduction to the Inquiry Hub.

Inquiry Strategies and Protocols

Putting inquiry into practice means giving students the opportunity to lead their own learning as they question, investigate, and take action. The strategies and protocols that follow can be used to provide structure and scaffolding as students develop their Inquiry...

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Learner Support Guide: Evidence-Based Conclusions

Drawing evidence-based conclusions is a key skill that allows them to demonstrate their learning and communicate conclusions. Students may benefit from additional support or challenge when practicing this skill.

Customizing Your Unit: Selecting Sources

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.

Setting Up Canvas API Integration with inquirED

Learn how to configure a Developer Key to integrate inquirED with Canvas via API.

Changing Your Timezone in the Inquiry Hub

Learn how to change your time zone in the Inquiry Hub.

Guided Tour: Navigating an Inquiry

Watch this video to get to know the Inquiry Journeys Inquiry Overview.

Accessing and Submitting Examples to the Inquiry Work Gallery

Explore the Inquiry Work Gallery to see classroom examples and images of inquiry-based learning from educators using inquirED’s Social Studies curriculum. Discover how teachers share their own work to inspire and support peers.

inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices with Look-Fors

inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices include both "on-stage," observable look-fors, as well as "off-stage" look-fors that are may not be as easily observed during class. These look-fors can often be found through other means such as lesson materials, student data, and...

How to Register, Attend, and Change Enrollment for Events

Learn how to register for a course, access session details, and update or cancel an existing registration.

Guided Tour: Exploring Inquiry Journeys Lessons

Watch this video to learn the key features of an Inquiry Journeys lesson.

Logging in to inquirED

Teachers and school leaders can log in to their inquirED account and access their curriculum with these step-by-step instructions, including guidance for users on Clever, ClassLink, Canvas, and Schoology.

District Leader Account Types

Get an overview of the four District Leader accounts at inquirED and the permissions associated with each.

Analyzing Student Work: Connecting Teacher Practice to Student Learning Outcomes Participant Resources

Here are resources for analyzing student work.

Artifact Study

Artifact studies challenge students to analyze a primary source by identifying evidence, explaining interpretations, and drawing conclusions. Use this format when students analyze an unfamiliar primary source individually, in small groups, or as a whole class.

LTI LMS Integration Options

This article helps district leaders understand the LTI integration process for Canvas LTI and Schoology LTI, ensuring a seamless connection to Inquiry Journeys through their district’s LMS.