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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.
Literacy in Social Studies Materials Review Rubric
Use this free rubric to ensure your curriculum helps students build lifelong literacy skills.
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Review social studies curriculum for literacy supports
Use the Literacy in Social Studies Materials Review Rubric to evaluate your curriculum and inform future decisions. By combining key literacy skills with geography, civics, history, and economics in a social studies instructional block, students develop literacy through:
- Analyzing multiple diverse sources and making inferences
- Researching and writing evidence-based arguments, while actively engaging in feedback and revision processes
- Engaging in rich discussions and presenting research-backed ideas
- Building academic and content-specific language in context