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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.
Upcoming webinars
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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Elementary Social Studies
Voice and Choice in Inquiry-Based Learning
Learn how inquiry-based classrooms can empower students through voice and choice—building ownership, resilience, and deeper learning with guided support.
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Teaching in an Election Season: Rights and Responsibilities
In an age of polarization, it’s understandable that you might want to avoid talking about politics. Don’t. Instead, if you’re worried about addressing hot button issues, take refuge in the process. Teach about the governing bodies, offices, and powers at the local, state, and national levels.
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Integrating SEL and Social Studies
Discover why integrating social and emotional learning into social studies creates deeper, more meaningful instruction—and how schools can support this vital shift.
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Keeping Curiosity Alive
Unpack the role of curiosity in learning with research-based insights and classroom strategies to engage students and spark inquiry-driven exploration.
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Supporting the Shift to Inquiry
Explore strategies for shifting to inquiry-based learning, with insights on meeting standards, supporting teachers, and engaging communities in the transition.
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Using Content-Area Literacy Strategies in Social Studies Instruction
Learn how Lakota Schools support content area literacy in social studies using Inquiry Journeys, with strategies to scaffold complex texts for young learners.
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Elementary Social Studies
Elementary Social Studies | What is Informed Action?
Discover the power of Informed Action in elementary social studies! Learn how students can transform knowledge into real-world impact with inquirED.
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Elementary Social Studies
Why Inquiry-Based Social Studies Matters in K–5 Classrooms
Discover how inquiry-based learning in social studies can transform elementary classrooms. Explore the benefits of student-centered instruction and get practical strategies in our free Inquiry in Social Studies Guide.
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Lesson Strategies
"Yes, And..." | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
This structured protocol helps students respond and add to others’ ideas rather than criticizing or modifying them. Use it to support students’ development of individual project ideas and their ability to thought-partner with each other.
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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.
