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Teacher Practice
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.
Teacher Practice
Artifact Study | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
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.
Teacher Practice
Socratic Seminar | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
Socratic Seminars require students to collaboratively grapple with complex topics. Through the process, students closely read a teacher- selected article, draw evidence from that reading, and then discuss their responses through a structured seminar with peers.
Teacher Practice
Unlocking Student Expertise with the Jigsaw Strategy
Imagine a classroom where every student is an expert, eager to share their knowledge and engage in meaningful discussion. That’s the power of the Jigsaw Protocol—a collaborative learning strategy that encourages deep research, critical thinking, and peer teaching. Read below to bettter understand how to facilitate a Jigsaw activity in your classroom.
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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.
