Social Studies Standards Overview

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Process• December 2011 – December 2012 - Year long process

• December 7, 2012- State Board Adopts Standards

• Spring 2013 - Schools Working On Curriculum in Teams

• March 23, 2013 - State Social Studies Conference at ESU #10

• Summer 2013 - Writing Team Works on Sample Course Outlines

• December 7, 2013 - Schools Adopt or Submit Standards

Four Areas

• Civics• Economics• Geography• History

Levels

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

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

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

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.

Civics Big Ideas

• Forms and Functions of Government• Civic Participation

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

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.

Economics Big Ideas

• Markets• Institutions• Financial Literacy• Government• Globalization

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

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.

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

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

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.

History Big ideas

• Chronological Thinking• Historical Comprehension• Multiple Perspectives• Historical Analysis and Interpretation• Historical Research Skills

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

Sharing

• What questions do you have about the standards?

• How does your current curriculum align?• Are there gaps?• What should you do next?

Bundling

• Consider projects or units that could incorporate multiple standards.