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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

Author of Learning That Transfers and Visible Learning for Social Studies

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Building Deep Background Knowledge: Making The Case For Elementary Social Studies

What do ELA outcomes have to do with elementary social studies? Social studies improves outcomes by building the knowledge students need to understand what they read.

Social Studies Projects: Give Students the Keys to Success

Explore strategies to design, assess, and support student ownership in powerful social studies projects, with tools and webinar resources included.

The Social Studies ELA Connection: Making the Case For Elementary Social Studies

Increased social studies instruction has been found to improve students' reading ability. We explore how integrated ELA and social studies curriculum contributes to knowledge building.

Teaching in an Election Season: Rights and Responsibilities

In an age of polarization, it’s understandable that you might want to avoid talking about politics. Don’t. Instead, if you’re worried about addressing hot button issues, take refuge in the process. Teach about the governing bodies, offices, and powers at the local, state, and national levels.

Keeping Curiosity Alive

Unpack the role of curiosity in learning with research-based insights and classroom strategies to engage students and spark inquiry-driven exploration.

Using Primary Sources from the Library of Congress through Distance Learning

During the webinar, we used resources from the Library of Congress to implement inquiry-based activities with online learning tools.

Using Inquiry in Elementary Social Studies

Elementary students need engaging, inquiry-based social studies to help them develop critical thinking skills, make informed decisions, and take positive action to influence their world.

Using Content-Area Literacy Strategies in Social Studies Instruction

Learn how Lakota Schools support content area literacy in social studies using Inquiry Journeys, with strategies to scaffold complex texts for young learners.

Inquiry in Social Studies Classrooms

Explore the rising demand for inquiry-based learning and access expert insights, practical resources, and a full webinar recording on implementation strategies.

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Featured webinars

The Next Chapter of Social Studies

Inquiry vs. Knowledge Building: Dismantling the False Dichotomy

The Power of High-Quality Instructional Materials

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

All webinars

Building Deep Background Knowledge: Making The Case For Elementary Social Studies

Social Studies Projects: Give Students the Keys to Success

The Social Studies ELA Connection: Making the Case For Elementary Social Studies

Teaching in an Election Season: Rights and Responsibilities

Keeping Curiosity Alive

Using Primary Sources from the Library of Congress through Distance Learning

Using Inquiry in Elementary Social Studies

Using Content-Area Literacy Strategies in Social Studies Instruction

Inquiry in Social Studies Classrooms

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Inquiry in Social Studies Guide

Featured webinars

The Next Chapter of Social Studies

Inquiry vs. Knowledge Building: Dismantling the False Dichotomy

The Power of High-Quality Instructional Materials

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

All webinars

Building Deep Background Knowledge: Making The Case For Elementary Social Studies

Social Studies Projects: Give Students the Keys to Success

The Social Studies ELA Connection: Making the Case For Elementary Social Studies

Teaching in an Election Season: Rights and Responsibilities

Keeping Curiosity Alive

Using Primary Sources from the Library of Congress through Distance Learning

Using Inquiry in Elementary Social Studies

Using Content-Area Literacy Strategies in Social Studies Instruction

Inquiry in Social Studies Classrooms

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