Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Charlene Martin-Klein | charlene_martinklein@dpsnc.net | K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room B225
Description: Want to bring more student voice, curiosity, and engagement into your social studies classroom? This hands-on session introduces K–12 teachers to the foundations of inquiry-based learning in social studies using the C3 Framework. You’ll explore the structure of full inquiries, mini-inquiries, and elementary-friendly approaches using picture books and compelling questions. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and resources for sparking student thinking without overhauling your entire curriculum. Perfect for teachers new to inquiry.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coaches, Teachers

Presenters: Charlene Martin-Klein | charlene_martinklein@dpsnc.net | K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room B225
Description: Already familiar with an inquiry model? Now it’s time to refine your skills and design your next inquiry! In this hands-on workshop, K–12 educators will collaborate with peers to develop and refine inquiry-based units for the upcoming school year. Using a planning toolkit and expert guidance, you’ll walk away with a fully developed inquiry—complete with compelling questions, sources, assessments, and activities—ready to engage your students. This session is ideal for teachers looking to bring more student-driven inquiry into their curriculum.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coaches, Teachers