Session 2: Richlands Area: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Jacksonville Area: Thursday, October 20, 2011 Southwest Area: Thursday, November 3, 2011 Swansboro/Hunters Creek Area: Thursday, November 10, 2011

“Unpacking” What does it mean to “Unpack”? How can we successfully “Unpack” our new curriculum?

Between Session Activity #1 Review Attachments on Rubicon Atlas:Rubicon Atlas  K-12 Science Unpacking Thursdays Coversheet  Top Ten Ideas/Notables  English as a Second Language (ESL)  Information and Technology Essential Standards (IT)  Utilizing the Technology Standards (PPT)

Session 1 English as a Second Language (ESL) Information and Technology Essential Standards (IT) Utilizing the Technology Standards (PPT) Session 2 How to Read Standards Unpacking ½ of the subject area My role as a teacher leader Session 3 Reflecting on Unpacking Unpacking the remainder of my subject area Sharing Information with my school Session 4 Pacing the new curriculum Identifying connections to your CIA Plans

 Locate your standards and support tools  Understand how to read the new standards in various subject areas  Understand the connection between ELA standards and all content areas  Begin the process of unpacking your subject area  Establish an online question/feedback resource (wikispaces)  Clearly identify next steps for the between session activity(BSA)

 Rubicon Atlas (Reference Tab): ◦  NC Department of Public Instruction ◦ Essential Standards: w-standards/ w-standards/ ◦ Common Core Standards: mmon-core/ mmon-core/ ◦ Extended Content Standards: tended/ tended/

Come from NC DPI Include Common Core, Essential Standards, Objectives, Assessment Prototypes Standards Comes from the District/Teacher Leadership Calendar/Timeline, Expectations, Benchmarks, Recommended Resources Curriculum Comes from Teacher Design Outcomes, Lesson Timeline, Experiences, Assessment for Learning Instruction

 ELA Standard  Math Standard  Science Standard  SS Standard  Healthful Living Standard  Arts Standard  World Languages Standard A common naming format for all areas.

 Grade Level/Course. Strand. Standard. Clarifying Objective ◦ Understanding the Strand in the naming  Example: ◦ Social Studies 3.H.1.1  Third Grade. History. Standard 1. Clarifying Objective 1  Explain key historical events that occurred in the local community and regions over time. ◦ Science Bio  Biology. Structures and Functions (1). Standard 2. Clarifying Objective 3  Explain how specific cell adaptations help cells survive in particular environments (focus on unicellular organisms).

 Grade Level/Course. Strand. Standard. Clarifying Objective ◦ Understanding the Strand in the naming  Example: ◦ Math: 7.G.3  Seventh Grade. Geometry. Standard 3 (no clarifying objective)  Describe the two-dimensional figures that result from slicing three dimensional figures, as in plane sections of right rectangular prisms and right rectangular pyramids.  ELA: (a little bit different)  Strand. Grade. Standard  SL.2.1.c Speaking & Listening. Second Grade. Standard 1c (Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners…c. Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed…)

Shared responsibility for students’ literacy development The Standards insist that instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language be a shared responsibility within the school. The K–5 standards include expectations for reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language applicable to a range of subjects, including but not limited to ELA. The grades 6–12 standards are divided into two sections, one for ELA and the other for history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. This division reflects the unique, time-honored place of ELA teachers in developing students’ literacy skills while at the same time recognizing that teachers in other areas must have a role in this development as well.

English Language Arts Standards » Science & Technical Subjects » Grades 6-8 English Language Arts Standards » Writing » Grades 6-8 English Language Arts Standards » Science & Technical Subjects » Grades 9-10 English Language Arts Standards » Writing » Grades 9-10 English Language Arts Standards » Science & Technical Subjects » Grades English Language Arts Standards » Writing » Grades 11-12

 Science practices  Science content  Intro material (from unpacking)  Standards to address today  Standards for Between Session Activity (BSA)  How are we incorporating the IT standards in our science instruction?  What do the verbs ask students to do?  Link to Wiki:  unpacked.wikispace s.com/ unpacked.wikispace s.com/

 We are in a year of planning conceptually  As we prepare to implement new standards, we will work together to: ◦ Learn the standards, to prepare for next year.  What will students understand (Enduring Understandings)?  What will students know (Essential Concepts)?  What will students be able to do (Assessment)?  How will student show that they have learned (Assessment)?  What processes and strategies will be used to master the learning (Essential Processes)?  What knowledge, materials and resources will I need to implement the new essential standards next year?

 Before we meet for Session 3 complete the following tasks:  Join the Science-unpacked Wiki:   Go to your grade level/subject page- Review your current curriculum guide on Rubicon Atlas determine what changes need to be made to EQs, EUs, Big Ideas, to transition to the new essential standards.  Participate in the Wiki discussion for your grade level  Set up a timeline with your principal for rolling out

 Taking information back to your school staff  Develop a plan with your Principal for rolling information out to your staff ◦ Talk to other teachers who have been in different Unpacking Sessions  Share information during team planning times  Encourage use of the Unpacking-Science Wiki site. Continue reading, learning, and asking questions  Option: In Rubicon Atlas, Common Core and Essential Standards are already loaded. You may want to link to both sets of standards now.

Session 3: (all Thursdays) (3:45pm – 5:15pm)  Richlands Area: January 5  Jacksonville Area: February 2  Southwest Area: February 9  Swansboro/Hunters Creek Area: February 16  **Between Session Assignments Session 4: (all Thursdays) (3:45pm – 5:15pm)  Richlands Area: February 23  Jacksonville Area: March 1  Southwest Area: March 8  Swansboro/Hunters Creek Area: March 15  **Between Session Assignments