The Synergy of Inquiry (Professional Resources)

Discover and implement effective ways for students to develop deep conceptual understandings, complex thinking skills, and enduring habits of mind using an inquiry-based approach. With this professional resource, teachers learn how to embed the inquiry process into instruction and curriculum across all content areas with valuable components such as expert stories and examples from real teachers using this approach in their classrooms. Students will not only benefit from this instruction as they learn visual inquiry tools for success outside of the classroom, but will receive a well-rounded learning experience to find success in academics. Additional lesson plans and activities are provided with the digital resources.

About Shell Education
Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.