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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.

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.

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

A framework for deeper knowledge building

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Julie Stern

Julie Stern

Author of Learning That Transfers and Visible Learning for Social Studies
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Tell Me More: Using Diverse Books and Inquiry to Teach History

Picture books are a great way for students to investigate diverse perspectives in history and build literacy skills. Special guest Melissa Marks (Professor of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg) joined us for practical ideas about using inquiry, critical thinking, and diverse books in your classroom.

Layers of Meaning: Knowledge Building and Complex Texts

Why do students need to grapple with complex texts? How can teachers scaffold these texts to help students build background knowledge and vocabulary? Join us as we examine how inquiry-based learning provides a framework for building layers of knowledge and meaning that help students get the most out of their interactions with complex texts.

Background Knowledge and the Science of Reading

What role does background knowledge play in building literacy skills? How can social studies instruction support the development of these skills through knowledge building? We asked these questions during our webinar...

Exploration and Meaning Making: Social Studies in K-2 Classrooms

Discover how inquiry-based social studies empowers kindergarten learners to explore their communities, build foundational skills, and integrate learning across subjects.

New Standards, New Directions: When Your State Goes All-In for Inquiry

States spend years crafting new inquiry-based social studies standards, but what happens after these standards are published? How are state and district leaders not only helping educators understand the ins and outs of inquiry-based social studies, but also helping them find the high-quality instructional materials they need? To discuss these questions, we were joined on our webinar by Asif Wilson, Reuben Henriques, and Christine Brennan-Davis.

Inquiry in Action: Classroom Spotlights

Learn how teachers shift to inquiry-based social studies by fostering student-led learning, co-creating rubrics, and connecting projects to real-world action.

Up to the Task: How to Support Student-Led Learning in Elementary Social Studies

Student-led learning tasks in K-8 inquiry-based social studies not only build content knowledge and skills but also help students take ownership of their learning. We explored the benefits and challenges of designing student-led learning experiences in social studies in our webinar with Elisabeth Ventling Simon (Co-Founder and Head of Learning Experiences, inquirED) and Jillian Corr (Senior Learning Experience Designer, inquirED).

Choosing Your Path: Advice from District Leaders on K-6 Social Studies Curriculum Implementation

Are you wondering about the best practices for implementing an elementary social studies curriculum in your school or district?

Questioning: The Key to Unlocking the Power of Inquiry in Social Studies

Discover how educators and experts use powerful questioning strategies to drive inquiry, deepen student thinking, and foster curiosity in social studies classrooms.

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