INQUIRY JOURNEYS

Elementary Social Studies Curriculum for Illinois

Inquiry Journeys, inquirED's elementary social studies curriculum, meets the demands of Illinois Social Science Standards.

Inquiry Journeys Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Illinois

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INQUIRY JOURNEYS
Designed for Elementary Social Studies in Illinois

Inspires inquiry in elementary social studies

"Inquiry Journeys is helping my students become reflective, independent thinkers."

3rd-Grade Teacher

Supports teachers with high-quality materials

"I have everything I need. After our first unit, I’m cruising like it’s on autopilot."

1st-Grade Teacher

Connects student learning to local communities

"My students are going to remember how they used their learning for their whole lives."

2nd-Grade Teacher

Engages students with multimedia content

"There is so much amazing content – it's very inclusive, up-to-date, and engaging.”

4th-Grade Teacher

ILLINOIS STANDARDS: ALIGNED TO EVERY LESSON

Just a few clicks away in digital lesson plans

ILLINOIS STANDARDS: ALIGNED TO EVERY INQUIRY JOURNEYS LESSON

Illinois teachers and administrators love how Inquiry Journeys supports educators.

Makes inquiry easier for teachers

Slide decks, resources, strategies, and engaging content – just a click away

Continuous support from inquirED's team of educators

On-demand support, professional learning opportunities, videos, webinars and more

Integrates ELA/Literacy content and instruction

Literacy-rich learning experiences, aligned to ELA standards – save teachers time

Supports culturally responsive social studies

Students' lived experiences and interests are incorporated into lessons and units

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Spotlight on Illinois State History and Sources

Specialized Content for IL

Every grade level includes engaging content and resources specific to Illinois. And, in the "Our State's History" Inquiry unit, students dive deep into the rich history, culture, and people of Illinois.