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Whether you want some help with social studies adoption planning or you want to learn more about how inquirED approaches K-5 Social Studies, we have tools for you!
Scope and Sequence
See how inquiry-based social studies unfolds across grades K–5. Built for district leaders, it highlights:
- Thematic units anchored in compelling questions
- Integration of literacy, civic engagement, and disciplinary thinking
- Clear progression of content and skills aligned to standards
- Action Modules that turn learning into real-world application
It’s a strategic tool for planning, pacing, and making the case for inquiry across your elementary classrooms.
Inquiry in Social Studies Guide
Use this clear to guide to bring inquiry to life in social studies classrooms through questions, investigation, and collaborative learning.
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What's inside
Your roadmap to inquiry in social studies
How can we support educators in helping students master inquiry standards? inquirED created the Inquiry in Social Studies Guide to support educators in understanding and implementing inquiry. The guide includes:
- The key building blocks of inquiry in the classroom:
- Starting with questions
- Building knowledge and skills through investigation
- Promoting student-led learning
- Communicating conclusions and applying social studies learning
- Insights from classroom teachers and inquiry-based instructional leaders
- Classroom and instructional look-fors to identify an effective inquiry-based learning environment
