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For Teachers by Teachers - Social Studies Inquiry in Practice

July 31, 2025

30:31

Pillar: Inquiry-Based Learning

Make social studies instruction more engaging and meaningful with teacher-led inquiry strategies

Explore classroom-tested strategies that encourage student questioning, discussion, and deeper analysis of content across K–12 grade levels. In this teacher-led session, educators share how they use inquiry-based approaches to drive student engagement and provide practical insights you can immediately apply to your own instruction.

What You’ll Learn

Support student engagement through intentional inquiry in the social studies classroom.
Structure lessons around student questioning to build critical thinking skills.
Leverage practical strategies for promoting deep classroom discussion and source analysis.

Key Themes

Inquiry-based methods for relevant social studies instruction.
Student-centered learning practices that prioritize evidence-based reasoning.
Classroom discourse as a tool for deepening understanding of complex historical narratives.

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