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I taught Inquiry Journeys last year with my kindergarten class and it was really engaging for them because the lessons always connected to their culture and who they are personally.

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I taught Inquiry Journeys last year with my kindergarten class and it was really engaging for them because the lessons always connected to their culture and who they are personally.

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Learning experiences are engaging when kids and teachers can connect lessons to real life. 

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Learning experiences are engaging when kids and teachers can connect lessons to real life. 

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Social studies is a place for students to learn about the world around them. Students learn about history, cultures and how to connect to the people and places around them.

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Students are able to join in an engaging learning experience and ask question without the pressures of feeling they will be wrong.

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Questions are always a good way to investigate a subject.

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When a person has voice and choice in the work.

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Be able to have choice makes learning powerful to students. 

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Be able to have choice makes learning powerful to students. 

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I love giving the kids choice and to be able to have them pick their learning journey.

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I love giving the kids choice and to be able to have them pick their learning journey.

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Powerful and engaging experiences give students the opportunity explore and discover ideas on their own through questioning and hands on

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Powerful and engaging experiences give students the opportunity explore and discover ideas on their own through questioning and hands on

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I like how the framework of this program allows students to be real world thinkers and problem solvers

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Inquiry Journeys' approach is similar to what I have been using for years. Students question, research the question which often leads to more questions, and learn from each other as they report out in the class. They work both as teams and as individuals to discover the answers to their questions.

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Learning experiences are powerful and engaging when students have buy-in on the topic and students see a use for what they are learning.

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I am excited about a more PBL approach and less rote memoriztion in SS.

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I am excited about a more PBL approach and less rote memoriztion in SS.

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Learning experiences are powerful when students feel connected and heard.

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Learning experiences are powerful when students feel connected and heard.

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Powerful and Engaging Learning Experiences

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Powerful and Engaging Learning Experiences

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When students are interested in and curious about a topic and they have desire to find out more. When students can make choices about what they want to learn and how they will learn it.

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Allowing the students to be in charge of their learning by asking and answering questions.

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I have done a lot of PBL in the past in my classroom. I love how is allows for "student buy in" and they can show their learning in a style that fits them. 

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I have done a lot of PBL in the past in my classroom. I love how is allows for "student buy in" and they can show their learning in a style that fits them. 

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I think student's discovering the answers to their questions is powerful.  It engages them and it becomes a contagious learning environment....this is what motivated me as a learner in middle school was my own personal investigation

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I think student's discovering the answers to their questions is powerful.  It engages them and it becomes a contagious learning environment....this is what motivated me as a learner in middle school was my own personal investigation

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Having topics where students can be very engaged and have some "voice & choice" on what they would like to dive deeper into.

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A learning experience is powerful and engaging when students are excited about a topic and are invested in the learning and the outcome.

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based on inquiry

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I have a belief that students need to discover things for themselves in order for learning to me truly meaningful. Inquiry journeys seems to provide a tangible way for that to happen within the social studies.

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Learning experiences that start with a curiosity that students have. They need buy-in, a reason why the learning is meaningful for them. Powerful learning is an active process, a student driven process. It is driven by what the students want to know about the world around them and how they can engage in critical thinking processes to discover the answers to these questions themselves.

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Students are engaged when they have a choice over their learning and get the chance to share their thinking with others.

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I believe social studies should be cross curricular and imbedded with reading and writing. Inquiry Journeys' approach seems to allow this to happen and doesn't focus on answering questions on worksheets. It is authentic learning.

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I think when students have choice and can follow their own questioning is engaging. When they have a product that they can then show or demonstrate in society gives meaning to their work!

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I think when students have choice and can follow their own questioning is engaging. When they have a product that they can then show or demonstrate in society gives meaning to their work!

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T. Harris

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I like that that students are engaged in meaningful learning experiences. This type of learning will deepen the students' understanding of concepts.

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The most powerful learning experiences for me in SS were centered around using visuals to help me explore a topic/era/event.  This could be art history, political cartoons, artifacts etc.

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The most powerful learning experiences for me in SS were centered around using visuals to help me explore a topic/era/event.  This could be art history, political cartoons, artifacts etc.

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I like that they are able to use the PBL model and use growth mindset.

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I like that they are able to use the PBL model and use growth mindset.

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Being able to think through and ask questions about the problem without feeling like they are right or wrong, being able to discover and be curious.

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Being able to think through and ask questions about the problem without feeling like they are right or wrong, being able to discover and be curious.

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Learning that engages students in thinking and solving a problem that really matters to them. They find value and importance in gaining knowledge to their questions so they are motivated to find solutions and then ask more questions.

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This can be engaging to students by giving them choice and allowing them to go deeper in their own interests.

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Learning is powerful when it is engaging and hands on. Students need an interest in the topic.

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Inquiry Journey engages students through choice, inquiry, and PBL.

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Inquiry journeys honors student voice, choice, and empowers each student to be an active participant in their own learning.

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Powerful & engaging learning experiences 

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Powerful & engaging learning experiences 

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Cultivating a space and time that empowers student voice and choice!

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Learning and engagement happens when students have the opportunity to wonder, create, explore and question the world around them.  Hands on learning supports brain development, utilizes background knowledge, and builds connections for the student. 

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Learning and engagement happens when students have the opportunity to wonder, create, explore and question the world around them.  Hands on learning supports brain development, utilizes background knowledge, and builds connections for the student. 

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A project is engaging when students truly want to find answers to questions and are excited about wanting to find out especially when they see how it relates to their world in a meaningful way.

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I always think it starts with an engaging topic. The lesson needs to be thought provoking and students will be able to relate to their life. This will naturally move the conversation and begins a call to action.

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Creating a path as they learn with choices and multiple perspectives allows students to feel like they are part of the process and have ownership in their learning.

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There is a difference between social studies and history. History are events that have happened and how we can grow/learn from them. Social Studies is the collective features of society. Too often, educators will mix these. History is never boring, and we can't change it to fit our narratives. Give students opportunities to think critically!

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Learning experiences need to be authentic. However, many students need guidance to support their learning. With that being said, those who struggle with reading need more directions and scaffolding.

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My most powerful/ engaging learning experience was in middle school when we created a mini-economy/ market. We got to create our own product or service that we wanted to were eventually going to sell to our classmates. On "presentation day", we got to share and sell our products as well as buy products and services from other students. The teacher designed it in an open inquiry style. She didn't put any limitations on what we wanted to sell, which help bring out talents of all of the students.

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I have taught with project based learning for the past three years and have seen the difference it makes to have students engaged in their learning. It is also such a learning experience for everyone because you get different points of view and perspectives for the answers to the inquiry based questions.

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Having students be part of their own learning is what helps keep them engaged. They are able to understand what their learning target is if they helped create it.

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Learning experiences are more engaging when students can relate to the topic of study. When the topic that they are discovering is approachable and meaningful to them.

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A learning experience becomes powerful and engaging when kids want to find answers, work together, and feel like they make a difference. I hope Inquiry Journeys will help kids connect to their world.

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Encourages student's curiosity.

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I believe that my philosophy about social studies education is very conducive to to Inquiry Journeys. Helping guide students to a new understanding is exciting!

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Powerful and Engaging Learning Experience

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Powerful and Engaging Learning Experience

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When students can take ownership and responsibility for their learning they are MUCH more engaged and invested in the learning experience.

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Hands on, student led discoveries that drive students to want to know more about a topic are most powerful and engaging.

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Philosophy- Social Studies is filled with inquiry questions on how history started and how things work? There are many exciting inquiry questions students could come up with and be excited about learning to engage students in social studies curriculum.

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Philosophy- Social Studies is filled with inquiry questions on how history started and how things work? There are many exciting inquiry questions students could come up with and be excited about learning to engage students in social studies curriculum.

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Engaging Learning- Powerful and engaging learning is where students are excited about the learning. They have some choice, cooperative learning, and where they can produce something worthwhile in the end to share with the community or peers.

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Engaging Learning- Powerful and engaging learning is where students are excited about the learning. They have some choice, cooperative learning, and where they can produce something worthwhile in the end to share with the community or peers.

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Students will have the opportunity to be actively engaged in answering questions.

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Students will have the opportunity to be actively engaged in answering questions.

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It is engaging and highly motivating for students to learn about things that interest them that they can research!

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Using inquiry to approach is a powerful way for students to discover and learn.

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Powerful and Engaging Learning Experience

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Powerful and Engaging Learning Experience

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Choice and interest create the dynamics for participants to engage and learn at a deeper level.

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I love that Inquiry Journeys is engaging and teaches social studies in a real world context. This will make it possible for primary students to make connections to the curriculum in their daily lives.

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Social Studies relates us to the world and people around us, so the fact that this process of inquiry allows my students to make a connection with relevant topics that will ultimately delve into a purposeful topic, is deeply meaningful and certainly will impact their retaining of the information they encounter throughout the inquiry process.

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When the material is relevant and meaningful, and when the class works together to arrive a joint answer, rather than being told the answer.

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I believe that students do their best work when the activity involves choice and working together.

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powerful and engaging learning experiences

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powerful and engaging learning experiences

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Giving students the opportunity to ask a question about the way the world works and allowing them choice in determining how to answer that question.

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I've been doing PBL learning experiences in my classroom for several years. Inquiry Journeys fits with that almost seamlessly.

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The students drive their learning by the choices of questions and resources they pursue. They also can modify the course of their inquiry and products along the way.

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Engaging focus question which sparks curiosity.

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Students have choice

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It allows kids to be the driving force in their learning so they can dig deeper into things they actually care to learn about.

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Students are actively engaged in the process from start to finish. Following their own curiosities is a great way to make the learning authentic and meaningful.

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Students are actively engaged in the process from start to finish. Following their own curiosities is a great way to make the learning authentic and meaningful.

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Students are not always super engaged in social studies. I think the inquiry approach will help spark interest and hopefully make their learning more enjoyable and long lasting.

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Allowing student choice is key to making learning powerful and engaging.  When they feel empowered to discover things of interest and create
their own learning the possibilities are endless for them.

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A learning experience is powerful and engaging when students can connect the problem or the learning to real life.    My philosophy squares with Inquiry Journeys because I want to kids to engage in the world around them and become better citizens ...   when they are engaged in solving problems they are more invested in solving problems later on in life.

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A learning experience is powerful and engaging when students can connect the problem or the learning to real life.    My philosophy squares with Inquiry Journeys because I want to kids to engage in the world around them and become better citizens ...   when they are engaged in solving problems they are more invested in solving problems later on in life.

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It needs to be engaging with students having choice.

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It needs to be engaging with students having choice.

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Allowing students to create their own inquiry questions to research. PBL teaching.

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Allowing students to create their own inquiry questions to research. PBL teaching.

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I appreciate the scaffolding that acknowledges our younger learners may need a more structured inquiry approach. I also think there needs to be instruction in key ideas in order for kids to have the background knowledge they need on a topic.

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When kids have some choice and voice in a project and learning is project based, the engagement skyrockets. I teach 1st grade now and haven't done inquiry with this age much. I am looking forward to involving the kids in projects to support their learning.

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I am excited that students will be able to answer a question that sparks curiosity. Allowing them to investigate and then make a positive impact on the world is exciting. I welcome the opportunity for students to share experiences and learn from one another.

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Powerful and Engaging Learning Experience

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Powerful and Engaging Learning Experience

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Allow students the opportunity to share what they are interested in learning and allow the opportunity for investigating the content. When students are excited about the content and find it relevant then they tend to be more engaged.

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Meaningful questions that drive learning through rigorous investigation leading to action; as educators, what more could we ask for? Building a foundation for students to want to learn excites me. Making connections to relevant and actionable content through inquiry can only help with this process and excite my students as well.

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Learning Experiences need to be engaging and relevant. Students need to be able to connect with the curriculum in ways that will push their understanding. Providing choice in the activities goes a long way to fulfilling meaningful connections.

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Making it interesting, have something spark your interest

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Making it interesting, have something spark your interest

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I am excited for students to have more opportunities to further ask questions and deepen their understanding of history/social studies through this platform. This will require deeper thinking and questioning about why or how things have occurred throughout our history.

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Powerful and engaging learning starts with incorporating student voice, ideas, questions, etc. Involving things such as choice, and body movements. Further, finding an opportunity to connect what you are teaching to your student's lives and interests.

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Hopefully it's at least a bit along the path toward squaring with this approach. 

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Hopefully it's at least a bit along the path toward squaring with this approach. 

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When the subject matter or question matters to students and they have some choice in how they go about learning. 

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When the subject matter or question matters to students and they have some choice in how they go about learning. 

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A powerful and engaging experience starts when students are can relate to the topic that is being taught.

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A powerful and engaging experience starts when students are can relate to the topic that is being taught.

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Students need to learn how to think critically about the world around them by questioning and considering multiple perspectives in order to solve real world problems. 

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Students need to learn how to think critically about the world around them by questioning and considering multiple perspectives in order to solve real world problems. 

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Real World  and relevant learning  experiences that students can connect with. 

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Real World  and relevant learning  experiences that students can connect with. 

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My philosophy about social studies education is that having my students share their cultural beliefs, family stories, background knowledge of a topic, and connected consciousness experiences are all important so we can learn from each other.

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As a learner in social studies classes, I enjoyed the opportunity to experience the connection of the world around me. When the teacher "brought history to life" and shared personal experiences really impacted my learning experiences. He made history memorable and invigorating.

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I believe that students should explore historical events from multiple perspective to better understand why events happened the way they did. I think that my philosophy on social studies education is imbedded in the inquiry journey's approach. I look forward to using it in the classroom.

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A learning experience is powerful and engaging when students are passionate and driven about the subject and have an opportunity to share their ideas/ experiences

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When students are engaged with a thoughtful inquiry question.  Making a connection to real life making it memorable  and teaching them to be world thinkers.

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When students are engaged with a thoughtful inquiry question.  Making a connection to real life making it memorable  and teaching them to be world thinkers.

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When students are excited and engaged, it will spark a life long interest and get them involved in class and outside of class and therefore lead to them becoming leaders and caring about the community an world around them.

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When students are excited and engaged, it will spark a life long interest and get them involved in class and outside of class and therefore lead to them becoming leaders and caring about the community an world around them.

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It seems like IJ takes the learning experience further by allowing students to steer the ship and sail to whatever drives their interest and has them wanting to know more.

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It seems like IJ takes the learning experience further by allowing students to steer the ship and sail to whatever drives their interest and has them wanting to know more.