ResearchFind your state

All resources Webinars

For Teachers by Teachers - Social Studies Inquiry in Practice

July 31, 2025

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

In this teacher-led session, educators share how they use inquiry-based approaches to make social studies instruction more engaging and meaningful. The webinar highlights classroom-tested strategies that encourage questioning, discussion, and deeper analysis of content. Teachers gain practical insights they can immediately apply to their own instruction.

What You'll Learn

Inquiry supports student engagement in social studies.
Structure lessons around student questioning.
Strategies for promoting discussion and analysis.

Key Themes Discussed

Inquiry-based social studies instruction methods.
Student-centered learning practices in the classroom.
Classroom discourse and critical thinking skills.

Who Should Watch?

This webinar is designed for social studies teachers, classroom educators using inquiry-based learning, and instructional coaches supporting inquiry practices.

Additional content

Strategies for ELA instruction

For Teachers by Teachers - Strategies for ELA Instruction

Social studies unsung hero resource

Social Studies: The Unsung Hero of Student Achievement

Inquiry based learning strategies with Newsela

4 Ways To Create Effective Inquiry-Based Learning With Newsela

Step one process

Newsela Social Studies: Get To Know Your Subscription

Newsela test prep toolkit resource

Newsela Spring Test Prep Toolkit

Formative test prep toolkit resource

Formative Spring Test Prep Toolkit

New Jersey writing prep

Writing for Success: How Newsela Writing Prepares NJ Students for NJSLA and Beyond

Student well-being

Four Strategies for a School Culture Reset

Ground skills practice in authentic content.

Ready to bring authentic, impactful instruction to your students?

Get in touch with our team

Role*

Your Details

Your First Name*

Your Last Name*

Your School Email Address*

Admin Details

Refer your admin and we will reach out and discuss options for bringing Newsela products to your school.

Referral First Name*

Referral Last Name*

Referral Role*

Referral School Email Address*

Oops! It looks like you've tried to use a personal email, please make sure to enter valid business email address and try again.

Referral State*

Referral School Name*

Share what you love about Newsela that you’d like us to pass on to your administrator*

First Name*

Last Name*

Work Email Address*

Oops! It looks like you've tried to use a personal email, please make sure to enter valid business email address and try again.

State/International*

School/District Name*

What are you interested in?*

Please select at least one option.

How did you hear about us?

This form is intended for individuals age 13 and older. If you are under 13, please do not submit this form. By submitting your information to us you acknowledge that you are 13 or older and that you have reviewed, and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Download Content

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. Please make sure to enter valid business email address