K-5 Content-Embedded Inquiry (CEI)

Content Embedded Inquiry is an approach to learning driven by the curiosity, unique strengths, and assets of children. The approach positions adults as co-researchers alongside children to recognize and develop Habits of Mind, integrate learning targets, and take empathetic and collaborative action as innovative change makers.

CEI FAQ

Stories from the Field (Padlet)

Card Deck 1 

Content Embedded Inquiry Cultivating Community 

Social Science Unit 1 and Science Habits and Practices

(First 8 weeks and beyond)

Kindergarten Launching Cards (SPA)(MAN)

1st Grade Launching Cards (SPA)(MAN)

2nd Grade Launching Cards (SPA)

3rd Grade Launching Cards (SPA)

4th Grade Launching Cards (SPA)

5th Grade Launching Cards (SPA)

Card Deck 2 

Content Embedded Inquiry an 

Integration of Science Unit 1 and Social Science Unit 2

Kindergarten, Weather/Appreciating Difference (SPA)(MAN) 

1st Grade Animals/Community (SPA)(MAN) 

2nd Grade Matter/Expressing Cultural Heritage (SPA)

3rd Grade Weather/Oregon’s Natural Resources  (SPA) 

4th Grade Systems within Living Things /Repairing Harm  (SPA) 

5th Grade Earth Science/Who Founded the USA?(SPA)