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The Next Chapter of Social Studies
Across the country, educators are rethinking what social studies can look like. Join the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and inquirED for this three-part webinar series to explore how big ideas become daily instruction through strong materials, practical strategies, and classroom-ready practices.
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High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies
Essential Domains of High-Quality Social Studies Resources
The Next Chapter of Social Studies
Across the country, educators are rethinking what social studies can look like. Join the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and inquirED for this three-part webinar series to explore how big ideas become daily instruction through strong materials, practical strategies, and classroom-ready practices.
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Implementing Elementary Social Studies Across a District
Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Systems, Driving Change
The Next Chapter of Social Studies
Across the country, educators are rethinking what social studies can look like. Join the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and inquirED for this three-part webinar series to explore how big ideas become daily instruction through strong materials, practical strategies, and classroom-ready practices.
Upcoming webinars
A Day in the Life
A Practical Look at How Inquiry Comes to Life in Real Classrooms
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Inquiry Journeys Demo
Download our classroom sources poster and then read about how inquirED integrates engaging sources into Inquiry Journeys!
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Lesson Strategies
See Think Wonder | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
See, Think, Wonder helps students make observations, form inferences, and generate questions about a visual source or artifact. Use it to spark wonderings or introduce new topics.
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Elementary Social Studies
Media Literacy: Primary and Secondary Sources in Inquiry Journeys
Inquiry Journeys builds media literacy skills, integrating thousands of engaging primary and secondary sources. These sources represent multiple perspectives from diverse authors and creators across a varied range of media types, including maps, documents, photographs, websites, videos, paintings, personal narratives, and more.
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Mingle Pair Share | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
Mingle Pair Shares are a great way to get students moving around the classroom and talking to different classmates. Use this strategy to encourage students to hear from a variety of perspectives in response to an open-ended question or experience.
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Elementary Social Studies
Inquiry-Based Elementary Social Studies and the C3 Framework
See how Inquiry Journeys brings the C3 Framework to life—engaging students in inquiry, disciplinary thinking, source analysis, and informed action across every unit.
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Lesson Strategies
Hexagonal Thinking & Mapping: A Dynamic Strategy for Deeper Learning
Imagine your students actively making connections, debating ideas, and visually mapping relationships between key concepts. The Hexagonal Mapping Protocol offers a flexible, engaging way for students to organize their thinking and discover new relationships between ideas. Whether used for inquiry-based learning, unit review, or problem-solving, hexagonal mapping deepens discussion, reinforces connections, and encourages critical thinking.
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Group Roles | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
In today's collaborative classrooms, the use of group roles can enhance productivity and improve the overall learning experience for students. There are two approaches to group roles: fixed and flexible. Both have their merits, depending on the lesson objectives and the needs of your students. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of each approach, provide examples of roles, and offer tips on how to implement them effectively in your classroom.
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Lesson Strategies
Engaging Discussion Strategy: Conver-Stations Protocol
Conver-stations allow students to discuss topics in constantly changing small groups. Use this format in response to complex discussion prompts or sources, including photos, videos, audio recordings, or written text.
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Concentric Circles | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
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.
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Take a closer look at Inquiry Journeys
Inquiry Journeys (K–5 social studies curriculum) provides inquiry-based instruction for young learners through hands-on investigations and primary source analysis. Explore how elementary students build knowledge and skills by asking questions, analyzing evidence, and connecting learning to their lives and communities.
