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Your source for inquiry-based learning and teaching strategies.
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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A Day in the Life
A Practical Look at How Inquiry Comes to Life in Real Classrooms
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Lesson Strategies
Multimodal Learning in Inquiry Journeys
Discover Inquiry Journeys' new Multimodal Materials, designed to integrate digital and print resources for enriching K-5 social studies education. Explore the comprehensive package including student consumables, assessment guides, and a digital subscription to the Online Teacher Account. Enhance student engagement and create dynamic learning environments. Download a print sample today!
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Division to Dialogue: Teaching Social Studies in Polarizing Times
How can educators turn division into inquiry and dialogue, helping students build the critical social studies knowledge and skills they need? We explored this important topic in our webinar Division to Dialogue: Teaching Social Studies in Polarizing Times, featuring Dr. Judith L. Pace, Elizabeth Robbins, and Ashley L. McCall. Read below for a summary.
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Elementary Social Studies
Bringing Learning to Life: The Power of Informed Action in Social Studies
See how informed action empowers students to apply their learning in real-world contexts—fostering engagement, purpose, and deeper understanding in social studies.
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Exploring the Lasting Power of Stories
In a recent Teacher Appreciation Webinar, we had the chance to dive into the world of storytelling with Julie Burstein, a Peabody Award-winning producer and co-creator of PRI's Studio 360. We were also joined by Libby King, a theatre-maker and member of The Team and Nedra Marie Taylor, known for her roles in Book of Mormon, Invasion, and Orange Is the New Black, for a performance from Live from Mt. Olympus, a podcast from the Onassis Foundation that retells classic stories from mythology.
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Critical Connections: Experience, Emotion, and Knowledge Building
How do the emotional responses students experience affect their depth of knowledge and learning? What is the relationship between experience and knowledge building? We were joined on our webinar by educational psychologist Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and a special group of teachers from Flemington Raritan School District to explore the critical connections between emotions, experiences, and learning.
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Schema Building and Knowledge Transfer
What strategies can be used to build robust knowledge networks in young learners? How do schemas contribute to long-term comprehension and retention? In our most recent webinar, we were joined by Harvard researcher Mary A. Burkhauser for a deep dive into the science of knowledge building through schemas and how they impact student learning across subject areas.
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High Quality Instructional Materials
What are your district's priorities for curriculum review and adoption?
Before you start reviewing materials, it’s important for you and your team to get clear on your priorities. inquirED has hosted conversations with district leaders about their priorities, and we’ve compiled those recordings below so you can hear directly from other district leaders about what they prioritized in their curriculum review process.
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A Brain-Based User’s Guide for Educators
We were joined by renowned cognitive psychologist and author Daniel T. Willingham to explore how integrating cognitive psychology principles with educational practices can transform the way knowledge is built in our classrooms and schools.
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Inquiry vs. Knowledge Building: Dismantling the False Dichotomy
Do educators have to choose between inquiry and knowledge-building? We were joined by Shanti Elangovan (CEO and Founder, inquirED) and Elisabeth Ventling Simon (Chief Academic Officer and Co-Founder, inquirED) to explore a brain-based learning model that integrates deep knowledge-building and high-quality, structured inquiry.
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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.
