Washington
Evergreen and Growing
The Washington C3 Hub hosts a growing number of teacher-created and classroom tested inquires. Using the Inquiry Design Model, teachers across Washington, the Evergreen State are developing resources to share with their colleagues.
Resources to help embed inquiry and proven social studies instructional practices into K-12 classes
Inquiries in Washington
Inquiries published in the C3 Washington Hub were designed by educators using the Inquiry Design Model. Our goal is to develop a repository of inquiries, with a focus on Washington state historical and current issues that align to the Washington State Learning Standards for Social Studies. These resources are openly licensed to ensure equitable access and provide educators with the ability to adapt resources to meet student needs.
The inquiries listed below are available as PDFs below.
- Grade 3: How did the environment influence the lifestyle of early Native Americans? | Kristina Labadie, Evergreen Public Schools
- Grade 5: Should we do more to help save the honey bee? | Karen Morley-Smith, Evergreen Public Schools
- Grade 5: Does fair representation in Congress work today with the existing political parties? | Melissa M Kunert, Evergreen Public Schools
- Grade 5: The Boston Massacre: What really happened on March 5th, 1770? | Amy Johnson, Longview Public Schools
- Grade 7: Should the Chinook be recognized by the government? | Ryan Theodoriches, Evergreen Public Schools
- Grade 8: Loyalty or opposition: What is more important for citizenship? | Joshua Parker, North Thurston School District
- Grade 8: Road to Revolution: What could cause the colonists to revolt? | Amy Johnson, Longview Public Schools
- Grade 8: How can words lead to conflict? | Cynthia Yurosko, Evergreen Public Schools
- Grade 10: Should Columbus Day be celebrated in the United States? |Ryan Theodoriches, Evergreen Public Schools
- Grade 11: Was the dropping of atomic weapons on Japan an appropriate use of force? | Ryan Theodoriches, Evergreen Public Schools
- Grade 11: How great was the Great Migration? | Sue Metzler, Mukilteo School District
Need more information on finding and creating IDM inquiries?
IDM Website Overview | Ryan Theodoriches, Evergreen Public Schools
Additional resources to support K-12 social studies and civic engagement
Social Studies Group
This site, curated by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), contains resources created by and for educators – including supplemental and full-course instructional materials. The site also contains review rubrics and links to our statewide civic education allies.
Washington Social Studies Group Hub – OER Commons
Partial List of resources available:
- Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State | OSPI in partnership with the Federally Recognized Tribes in Washington State
- The State We’re In Washington | Washington League of Women Voters Education Fund
- Washington Quality Review Rubric for Social Studies Lessons and Units (EQuIP format) | OSPI adaptation from Achieve EQuIP ELA rubric
- Primarily Washington: Washington’s Gateway to Pacific Northwest Primary Source Materials for Teachers and Students | Washington State Library
- District-developed courses and units
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction – Social Studies