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  • The Module Homepage

    Learn how to navigate and explore key features of the Module Homepage in Inquiry Journeys, including module overviews, objectives, lesson progress, materials, and standards.

    • 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...

      • 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.

        • 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.

          • Resetting Password

            Reset your inquirED password fast. Learn how to get back into your account whether you use ClassLink, Clever, or email sign in.

            • Literacy Connections Notecatcher

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

              • Rocketship Protocol

                The Rocketship Protocol is an interactive movement-based strategy that allows students to demonstrate understanding by responding physically to prompts or examples. Students use a “rocketship blast off” movement to indicate a correct or appropriate response and remain seated with a...

                • Read-Aloud

                  Read-alouds facilitate an exploration of a text through a shared reading experience. Use this format when a shared experience will enrich the exploration or make a complex text more accessible.

                  • What are inquirED's Inquiry Skills?

                    Learn more about the Inquiry Skills, a set of five powerful skills, that are used throughout the inquiry process to generate questions, conduct sustained investigations, and take informed action. The development of these skills is integral to the success...

                    • Learner Support Guide: Collaborative Work

                      The inquiry-based classroom provides opportunities for collaboration. While this can be highly motivating and engaging, it also places high demands on students’ collaborative work skills. Consider the following strategies to provide scaffolds as individual or whole-class supports during collaborative work...

                      • Start Small, Start Strong: Bringing Informed Action to Life

                        In this session, teachers explore how to bring Informed Action to life in manageable, purposeful ways. Grounded in real classroom constraints, participants will examine the design cycle, engage in interactive case studies, and practice making intentional decisions about what to...

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                      • inquirED Social Studies Video Library

                        Watch short videos that bring Inquiry Journeys and World History teaching to life. This library features classroom practices, instructional strategies, and insights from educators that support the implementation of inquiry-driven social studies.

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                      • Question Formulation Technique: Protocol Guide

                        The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) was developed by the Right Question Institute to help anyone produce, improve, and prioritize questions. Use it to generate Investigation Questions that will help students address meaningful, targeted content.

                        • Implementation Journey Assessment

                          This assessment is intended to support the implementation leader in assessing where their district is on their implementation journey.