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21 st Century Social Studies 9 th Grade Orientation Steven Maher, Social Studies Supervisor …not your parent’s Social Studies.

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1 21 st Century Social Studies 9 th Grade Orientation Steven Maher, Social Studies Supervisor …not your parent’s Social Studies

2 What Social Studies was for us

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5 “Learning” Memorization Remembering Repeating =

6 “Learning” Accessing Interpreting Manipulating Communicating =

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8 Social Studies Learning Environments

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10 Social Studies Core Curriculum Sequence US History I 9 th Grade US History II World Studies 10 th Grade11 th Grade Concepts US History I US History I Honors US History I Concepts US History II US History II AP US History II Concepts World Studies World Studies AP World History

11 US History I and US History II Essential Skills Analysis of Primary Documents Analysis of Secondary Documents Content Understanding Proving a Thesis in Writing Proving a Thesis with Presentation

12 Reflection Evidence Authentic Assessment Portfolio Rubric

13 Final Course Grade 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter Final Assessment Grade 8% Authentic Assessment Final Exam

14 World Studies - Units of Study

15 Social Studies Electives AP European History AP Psychology AP Government and Politics AP World Studies International Relations Sociology Law & Society Holocaust & Genocide Studies 11 th & 12 th Grade

16 Social Studies Core Curriculum Sequence US History I 9 th Grade US History II World Studies 10 th Grade11 th Grade Concepts US History I US History I Honors US History I Concepts US History II US History II AP US History II Concepts World Studies World Studies AP World History

17 Course Levels in Social Studies College Prep Concepts classes are designed for students who need to dedicate more time to strengthening their reading, writing, and social studies skills. 2011 AP Exam Performance National Pass Rate 58% CHS Pass Rate 98% 5432154321 Concepts Advanced Placement Teacher Recommendation

18 What to do to help your child Talk Ask “How do you know that?” Read

19 What to do to help your child

20 21 st Century Social Studies 9 th Grade Orientation Steven Maher, Social Studies Supervisor Thank You!

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