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3. Learning Target We will understand the structural and conceptual changes in the NC Social Studies E ssential Standards:  Organizational Structure/Strands  Conceptual Focus  Introduction to Conceptual Units

4. Compare and Contrast Current SCOS and New Essential Standards Format and Content Competency Goal 1The learner will characterize qualities of good citizenship by identifying people who made a difference in the community and other social environments. Objectives 1.01 Identify and demonstrate characteristics of responsible citizenship and explain how citizen participation can impact changes within a community. 1.02 Recognize diverse local, state, and national leaders, past and present, who demonstrate responsible citizenship. 1.03

5. The Five Conceptual Strands Time, Continuity & Change Power, Authority & Governance Production, Distribution & Consumption Civic Ideals & Practices Science, Technology & Society Individuals, Groups & Institutions People, Places & Environments Culture Individual Development & Identity Global Connections

6. Changes occur in a community over time. (H) The environment is often influenced by people. (G) Choices families and communities make impact supply and demand. (E) Authority figures in the home, school, and community influence the well being of people. (C&G) 1 st Grade Example: Concepts: Changes, Choices, Influence People are often influenced by different values and traditions (C) Variety Is the Spice of Life

9. TopicConcept Environment Manifest Destiny Computer Age Great Depression Recession Culture Supply and Demand Movement System Civil War Dinosaurs The Holocaust Magna Carta US Civil Rights Movement Industrial Revolution

12. http://ssnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/file/view/Social+Studies+Concepts.pdf

14. GENERALIZATIONS CONCEPTS FACTS Skills

15. Process of Backwards Design for Unit Mapping and Unit Development 1.Center of Study 2.Possible Concepts from all 5 Strands or Other Content Area 3.Conceptual Lens-broad lens in which the unit will be looked at 4.Generalizations 5.Guiding and Essential Questions 6.Critical Content –factual supporting information 7.Key Skills 8.Performance Tasks and Scoring Guides 9.Learning Experiences 10.Unit Resources

16. Sample Unit Map UnitUnit TitleConceptsClarifying Objectives 1 How Do We Meet Our Basic Needs? Change, Needs and Wants, Resources, Location, Quality of Life, Human Environment Interaction, Scarcity, Supply and Demand…. 2 3 4

17. UnitUnit TitleConceptsClarifying Objectives 1 How Do We Meet Our Basic Needs? Change, Needs and Wants, Resources, Location, Quality of Life, Human Environment Interaction, Scarcity, Supply and Demand…. 2 Where in the World are You? Change, Place, Movement, Human- Environment Interaction, Physical Features, Geographic Location, Rural-Urban… 3 Understanding The Role of a Citizen In a Community Citizenship, Change, Rights & Responsibilities, Human- Environment Interaction, Authority, Cooperation, Leadership,…. 4 Variety Is the Spice of Life Change, Similarities and Differences, Culture, Diversity, Human- Environment Interaction, Needs and Wants…… Unpacking documents http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/support-tools/#unsocialhttp://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/support-tools/#unsocial

18. Individuals, families, and communities make choices and use various resources to meet their needs.

20. GENERALIZATION CONCEPTS CENTER OF STUDY FACTS(SUPPORTING INFORMATION )

25. Wrap Up 6 3 47 8 9 5 2 1 Facts Topics Generalizations SS Standards Concepts Organization Units Changes in teaching Strands