This book explores Guided Inquiry Design®, a simple, practical model that addresses all areas of inquiry-based learning and sets the foundation for elementary-age students to learn more deeply. Describes GID in the elementary school; Offers step-by-step instructions with tested lessons and units created by librarians and teachers: Includes templates for design and implementation in Grades K-5; Contains examples of Inquiry Tools for use in Grades K-5; Provides checklists for assessment of learning aligned to standards.

Guided inquiry design in the elementary school -- Guided inquiry design framework -- Schedules, routines, and strategies for inquiry in the elementary school -- Inquiry tools for deep learning -- GID with kindergartners : taking care of the world -- GID in third grade : this land is your land -- Upper elementary GID : ride the wave -- Getting started and sustaining change.