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Elementary Social Studies
Time to Design: inquirED's Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Supports Teachers
I realized, never, in my entire career as a classroom teacher, had I designed a Unit this intentionally. I stewed on this while washing dishes, a good time to chew on big ideas, and finally, it occurred to me… the answer was “of course I hadn’t.”
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Elementary Social Studies
Inquiry-Based Elementary Social Studies and the Common Core
inquirED's social studies curriculum uses the Common Core State Standards for ELA/Literacy as supporting standards for all Inquiry Units.
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Elementary Social Studies
Creating an Inquiry-Based Learning Culture in Elementary Social Studies
Anthropologists define culture as “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize a society, institution, or organization.” Let’s add classroom to that list, because we all know that each classroom has its own culture. What’s yours like? How do you create it?
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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
Formative Assessments: Exit Tickets
Ever wish you had a daily or weekly assessment tool to check student understanding? Try an exit ticket! Exit tickets can look like just about anything ranging from a mini-quiz, to a sketch, to an open-ended reflection.
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Lesson Strategies
Give an Inquiry-Based Learning Shout Out!
Want to build a positive classroom culture where inquiry-based learning can thrive? Trying using Shout Outs!. Shout Outs are positive, public comments given from one student to another - or from a teacher to a student.
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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.
