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High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

What makes social studies materials “high quality”? inquirED’s revised Curriculum Review Guide offers fresh insights from research and classrooms.

Literacy in Social Studies: Layered Learning with Primary and Secondary Sources

Primary and secondary sources are powerful tools for building deep social studies knowledge and literacy skills. But using them effectively means going beyond simply providing resources—it requires thoughtful design and intentional sequencing. In a recent webinar, Janelle Marker joined us to discuss how layered learning design can guide students from initial curiosity to deeper understanding and meaningful application.

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.

The Power of High-Quality Instructional Materials

Research shows that high-quality instructional materials can significantly improve outcomes for students. What can the social studies community learn from other subject areas that have prioritized these materials? We were joined on our webinar by Shanti Elangovan (CEO & Founder, inquirED) as she interviewed Larry Berger (Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Amplify Education). Read the summary of their conversation below.

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Making Time for Elementary Social Studies: Priorities and Possibilities

In the final webinar of the Coast to Coast and Classroom to Classroom series, educators and leaders explored how schools can make meaningful space for inquiry-driven elementary social studies despite growing instructional pressures.

Beyond Silos: Aligning Inclusive Instruction and Inquiry in Social Studies

Across the country, states are introducing inclusive history mandates designed to expand the stories students encounter in social studies classrooms. Using Illinois as a case study, Dorlande Charles and Marci Glick explore how inclusive mandates can be integrated into inquiry-based social studies instruction.

Designing for Depth: Giving Writing Its Due in Early Literacy

In the webinar Designing for Depth: Giving Writing Its Due in Early Literacy, Dr. Nell K. Duke and Elisabeth Ventling Simon examined why writing deserves a central place in early literacy instruction

From State Adoption to Classroom Instruction: Making Social Studies Materials Matter

How do state standards, instructional materials, and inquiry-based practice intersect, and what does it take to make social studies matter in classrooms?

Discourse and Differentiation: A Day in the Life of Inquiry in a 5th-Grade Classroom

A behind-the-scenes look at differentiation and how inquiry comes to life through discourse, routines, and task design in a real 5th-grade classroom.

Implementing Elementary Social Studies Across a District

Learn how districts bring inquiry-based social studies to life through strong materials, teacher support, and strategic implementation. Insights from ACPS.

High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

What makes social studies materials “high quality”? inquirED’s revised Curriculum Review Guide offers fresh insights from research and classrooms.

Storytime in Social Studies: Using Picture Books Across an Inquiry

What role can picture books play in social studies, building civic and cultural understanding, as well as developing literacy skills?

Seen, Shared, Shaped Over Time: Making Learning Visible in Social Studies

What does it mean to make learning truly visible—and why does it matter so much for student growth and engagement?

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Featured webinars

High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

Literacy in Social Studies: Layered Learning with Primary and Secondary Sources

Inquiry vs. Knowledge Building: Dismantling the False Dichotomy

The Power of High-Quality Instructional Materials

All webinars

Making Time for Elementary Social Studies: Priorities and Possibilities

Beyond Silos: Aligning Inclusive Instruction and Inquiry in Social Studies

Designing for Depth: Giving Writing Its Due in Early Literacy

From State Adoption to Classroom Instruction: Making Social Studies Materials Matter

Discourse and Differentiation: A Day in the Life of Inquiry in a 5th-Grade Classroom

Implementing Elementary Social Studies Across a District

High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

Storytime in Social Studies: Using Picture Books Across an Inquiry

Seen, Shared, Shaped Over Time: Making Learning Visible in Social Studies

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Where the Day Goes: Rethinking Instructional Time in K–5 Classrooms

Featured webinars

High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

Literacy in Social Studies: Layered Learning with Primary and Secondary Sources

Inquiry vs. Knowledge Building: Dismantling the False Dichotomy

The Power of High-Quality Instructional Materials

All webinars

Making Time for Elementary Social Studies: Priorities and Possibilities

Beyond Silos: Aligning Inclusive Instruction and Inquiry in Social Studies

Designing for Depth: Giving Writing Its Due in Early Literacy

From State Adoption to Classroom Instruction: Making Social Studies Materials Matter

Discourse and Differentiation: A Day in the Life of Inquiry in a 5th-Grade Classroom

Implementing Elementary Social Studies Across a District

High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

Storytime in Social Studies: Using Picture Books Across an Inquiry

Seen, Shared, Shaped Over Time: Making Learning Visible in Social Studies

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