What does inquiry in Social Studies look like?

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What does inquiry in Social Studies look like? by Mind Map: What does inquiry in Social Studies look like?

1. Students as peers in inquiry with teacher

1.1. Apprenticeship-type model

2. Globally minded

3. Interesting, creative, sphisticated tasks

3.1. Worthwhile

3.2. Is this something that I myself would spend time on?

4. Multiple perspectives

5. Authentic tasks

5.1. Related to the real world

6. Clearly illustrates the goals for learning

6.1. Sometimes need to narrow the focus

7. Deep connections

8. Connections between curriculum and WHY it is important

9. Establish historical significance

9.1. Take historical perspectives

10. Critical or "dangerous" teaching

11. Habits of thinking

12. Reflective practice

13. "Galileo-style" inquiry

13.1. 9 elements

14. Self-assessment

15. Teacher sharing

16. Rigorous pursuit

16.1. Academic rigour

16.1.1. Working in ways similar to real historians