1. Social Studies Standards Overview
Toby Boss
ESU 6

2. Process December 2011 – December 2012 - Year long process
December 7, State Board Adopts Standards
Spring Schools Working On Curriculum in Teams
March 23, State Social Studies Conference at ESU #10
Summer Writing Team Works on Sample Course Outlines
December 7, Schools Adopt or Submit Standards

3. Four Areas
Civics
Economics
Geography
History

4. Levels
Overarching Standard
Big Ideas
Grade Level Standard
K , 1, 2,. 3, 4, 5, 6-8, High School
Grade Level Indicators - examples

5. Scope and Sequence
The scope and sequence provided shows how the curriculum is predominately organized across the state.
This format is reflected in the standards

6. Considerations
Provide a copy of the geography standards to the science department – many of the standards might be covered in earth science.
Provide a copy of the high school economics standards to the business department – many of the personal finance standards might be covered in the business courses

7. Civics Overarching Standard
K-12 Civics: Students will develop and apply the skills of civic responsibility to make informed decisions based upon knowledge of government at local, state, national and international levels.

8. Civics Big Ideas
Forms and Functions of Government
Civic Participation

9. Review Read the standard Read the indicators
Determine where it might be found in your curriculum – use the review form – or make notes on the standards document
Are there other subjects that cover the standard? (Science, Business)
Be ready to share out

11. Economics Overarching Standard
K-12 Economics: Students will utilize economic reasoning skills to make informed judgments and become effective participants in the economy at the local, state, national and international levels.

12. Economics Big Ideas Markets Institutions Financial Literacy Government
Globalization

13. Review Read the standard Read the indicators
Determine where it might be found in your curriculum – use the review form – or make notes on the standards document
Are there other subjects that cover the standard? (Science, Business)
Be ready to share out

14. Geography Overarching Standard
K-12 Geography: Students will develop and apply spatial perspective and geographic skills to make informed decisions regarding issues and current events at local, state, national and international levels.

15. Geography Big Ideas The World in Spatial Terms Places and Regions
Physical Systems
Human Systems
Human/Environment Interaction
Application of Geography to Issues and Events

16. Review Read the standard Read the indicators
Determine where it might be found in your curriculum – use the review form – or make notes on the standards document
Are there other subjects that cover the standard? (Science, Business)
Be ready to share out

17. History Overarching Standard
K-12 History: Students will develop and apply historical knowledge and skills to research, analyze, and understand key concepts of past, current, and potential issues and events at the local, state, national, and international levels.

18. History Big ideas Chronological Thinking Historical Comprehension
Multiple Perspectives
Historical Analysis and Interpretation
Historical Research Skills

19. Review Read the standard Read the indicators
Determine where it might be found in your curriculum – use the review form – or make notes on the standards document
Are there other subjects that cover the standard? (Science, Business)
Be ready to share out

20. Sharing What questions do you have about the standards?
How does your current curriculum align?
Are there gaps?
What should you do next?

21. Bundling
Consider projects or units that could incorporate multiple standards.