Elementary School Social Studies Elementary School Contacts Meeting December 13, 2017

Today’s Students… Tomorrow’s Citizens Social studies education today… prepares students to be knowledgeable, informed and active citizens tomorrow Civic competence

Department of Social Sciences What Resources Are Available For K-5 Social Studies Instruction? Department Website Textbooks and Online Components Competitions and Contests Monthly Instructional Resources .

Department of Social Sciences Website http://socialsciences Current News Department of Social Sciences is hyperlinked to DOSS website

DOSS Pacing guides Pacing of Social Studies Curriculum Aligned to new textbooks Aligned to NGSSS-SS Benchmarks Aligned to Language Arts Florida Standards Include Suggested Activities and Links Pacing Guides is hyperlinked DOSS website: Pacing Guides

Civics in a Snap K-5 Stand Alone Lessons All inclusive 15 Minutes Support Civics and Literacy The Florida Joint Center for Citizenship Civics in a Snap is linked to DOSS website: Civics in a Snap Lessons

Civics Integration Lessons Units of study for grades 3-5 Unit pre and post tests All inclusive lessons Quiz for each lesson Benchmarks aligned to 7th Grade Civics EOC Test Civics Integration Lessons hyperlinked to

History Labs Stand alone K-5 lessons Literacy Standards Students “Think like historians” Analysis of primary and secondary sources History Labs is linked to DOSS website: History Lab Lessons

Local History Lessons Stand alone lessons Grades 4 and 5 Miami-Dade County and municipalities Analysis of primary and secondary local sources Local History Lessons hyperlinked to DOSS website

Financial Literacy Lessons NGSSS financial literacy standards K-12 all-inclusive lessons 15 day framework Quiz for each lesson 4th nine weeks in pacing guides Financial Literacy Lessons hyperlinked to DOSS website

State-Mandated Programs African American History Character Education Hispanics’ Contributions to the U.S. Holocaust Studies Women’s Contributions to the U.S. State-mandated Programs linked to DOSS website

Additional Instructional Resources Published Yearly or for Special Occasions Resources found under “Current New” Instructional Resources 17-18. State-mandated Programs linked to DOSS website

Competitions Elementary Geography Bee Grades K-5 History Bee Grade 5 Theodore Gibson Oratorical Contest We The People Grades 4-5 Competitions is hyperlinked to DOSS website

Contests Contests throughout the school year Students apply social studies knowledge and skills of writing, research, etc. Announced via Weekly Briefings Prizes Contests hyperlinked to DOSS website

Instructional Resources Commemorate important dates and historical events “Ready to teach” resources: Background Information Lesson Plans PowerPoint Presentations Internet Resources See Weekly Briefings Contests hyperlinked to DOSS website

Which Instructional Materials Have Been Adopted? Grades K-2 Grades 3-5 Social Studies Alive! CORE TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES

Instructional Materials Grades K-2 Consumable Student Worktexts Leveled Reader Library Teacher Edition (hardcopy) Online Resources Online Access: Teacher and Student Portal Grades 3-5 Hardcover Student Textbooks Set of Placards Online Resources including Teacher Guide Online Access: Teacher and Student Portal

Instructional Materials Grades K-2 Consumable Student Worktexts Leveled Reader Library Teacher Edition (hardcopy) Online Resources Online Access: Teacher and Student Portal Grades 3-5 Hardcover Student Textbooks Set of Placards Online Resources including Teacher Guide Online Access: Teacher and Student Portal

Instructional Materials Issues with orders: Weekly Briefing #21489 McGraw Hill: Grades K-2 800 437 3715 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM http://mheducation.force.com/CustomerSupport TCI: Grades 3-5 https://teachtci.desk.com/

What Happens When Your Students Get to 7th Grade? 7th Grade Civics End of Course Exam! Elementary Social Studies Middle School Social Studies

7th Grade Civics EOC SS.7.C.2.11 Analyze media and political Correct answer: D propagandized Again, elicit questions to discuss what students will need to know to respond to this question. Click again to show standard after discussing since the standard gives a clue to the answer. SS.7.C.2.11 Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda)

7th Grade Civics EOC Correct response: C. To protect the Constitutional Right to be tried by one’s peers. Also ask about specific vocabulary that students would need to understand such as: Summons, Service (in the context of this topic), Tried SS.7.C.2.2; Evaluate the obligations citizens have to obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, and serve on juries

7th Grade Civics EOC What questions would we ask about this historical document? (Elicit Questions….Sample Questions) What is the document? Declaration of Independence – This is an excerpt from the list of 27 grievances against King George and the British Parliament that the colonists Why was it written? Who is the document referring as “He”? King George When is it from? Answer to test item: B Citizens believed government should be limited SS.7.C.1.4: Analyze the ideas (natural rights, role of the government) and complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence .

7th Grade Civics EOC Correct answer: C taking away political rights SS.7.C.1.4: Analyze the ideas (natural rights, role of government) and complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence

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Department of Social Sciences 305 995 1982 Robert Brazofsky Executive Director http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/