Written by the lead authors of the C3 Framework Inquiry-Based Practice in Social Studies Education Understanding the Inquiry Design Model presents a conceptual base for shaping the classroom experience through inquiry-based teaching & learning Using their Inquiry Design Model (IDM) the authors present a field-tested approach for ambitious social studies teaching They do so by providing a detailed account of inquiry's scholarly roots as well as the rationale for viewing questions tasks & sources as inquiry's foundational elements Based on work done with classroom teachers university faculty & state education department personnel this book encourages readers to transform classrooms into places where inquiry thrives as everyday practice Both pre-service & in-service teachers are sure to learn strategies for developing the reinforcing elements of IDM from planning inquiries to communicating conclusions & taking informed action The curricular & pedagogical examples included make this practical book essential reading for researchers students of pre-service & in-service methods courses & professional development programs