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.
All Activities
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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.
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The Power of Informed Action in Social Studies
Discover the power of informed action in transforming social studies classrooms. Learn about its benefits, real-world applications, and how it engages students in meaningful and creative ways.
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Collaboration Skills: Yes, and...
Learn a protocol that helps students understand agency, voice, and collaboration.
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🗓 Layers of Meaning: Knowledge Building and Complex Texts
With special guests Jilian Corr (Learning Experience Architect, inquirED) and Jane Patrick (Learning Experience Designer, inquirED). Why do students need to grapple with complex texts? How can teachers scaffold these texts to help students build background knowledge and vocabulary? Join...
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🗓️ The Power of Questions: The QFT in Elementary Social Studies
Participants: This session is designed for any teacher interested in learning more about how to implement the QFT (Question Formulation Technique).Overview: Students are most engaged during an inquiry when they have the opportunity to generate their own investigation questions. Join...
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World History Lesson Exploration Guided Tour
Watch this video to learn the key features of a World History lesson.
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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?"
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World History Inquiry Overview Guided Tour
Watch this video to get to know the World History Inquiry Overview.
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🗓️ 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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Ashley’s Tip: Visit the Help Center
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...
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inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices & Reflection Tools
inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices and Reflection Tools support teachers in creating an inquiry based classroom.
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Text Dependent Questions Graphic Organizer
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.
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🗓 Analyzing Student Work: The Power of Collaboration
Participants: This session is designed for any teacher interested in learning more about analyzing student work by collaborating with other teachers. Overview: Collaboration can lead to teachers sharing stories, new ideas, and resources that won’t be discovered in isolation. In this session,...
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Creating an Inquiry-Based Classroom Culture: Supports and Practices
Learn what an inquiry-based classroom looks like, and how we can begin to create a culture of inquiry in our classrooms.
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Examining Student Work Protocol
Use this protocol to analyze the work of 3 students performing at different levels and consider next steps for supporting students.
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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.
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Assessments and Assessment Guides
Learn how to locate assessments and their guides to effectively support growth in inquiry-based learning.
