Kim Heckart, 3rd Grade Teacher
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Twitter: @KimHeckart

Implementing inquiry in the elementary classroom is focused on ideas on how to inspire students' curiosity and promote questioning. Fostering an "I wonder" mindset leads to a deep dive into a social studies inquiry while targeting specific content and standards.

Kim Heckart is a 3rd grade teacher at College Community School District in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is an advocate for social studies. She enjoys creating inquiry-based social studies resources for students and professional learning opportunities for educators.