Social Studies Aloft

Inquiry-based learning is a big push in Social Studies right now. Even if you’ve heard the term, you might be asking, “what exactly is inquiry-based learning?” And, “how can I bring inquiry into my Middle School Social Studies classroom?” In Social Studies, inquiry is all about students asking compelling questions and then researching and communicating their research in a meaningful way. One great article I’ve found helpful is this one from Edutopia.  Even though we know inquiry is important, it can feel too big and too overwhelming, especially while teaching virtually, on a hybrid model, or in-person with…