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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.

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Webinars

Acquire, Connect, Transfer: A Framework for Deeper Knowledge Building

How can students build deeper social studies knowledge and make meaningful connections across disciplines? inquirED and NCSS explored a framework for deeper learning with Julie Stern, author of Learning That Transfers and Visible Learning for Social Studies. Discover practical shifts in instructional practice that help students connect ideas and build lasting understanding.

Feb 15, 2025

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Lesson Strategies

Hexagonal Thinking & Mapping: A Dynamic Strategy for Deeper Learning

Imagine your students actively making connections, debating ideas, and visually mapping relationships between key concepts. The Hexagonal Mapping Protocol offers a flexible, engaging way for students to organize their thinking and discover new relationships between ideas. Whether used for inquiry-based learning, unit review, or problem-solving, hexagonal mapping deepens discussion, reinforces connections, and encourages critical thinking.

Feb 17, 2022

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Elementary Social Studies

Informed Action in Inquiry Journeys: A Garden Grows in Ohio

Find out how students in Ohio took informed action in Inquiry Journeys by creating a community garden

Jul 27, 2021

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