high school social studies what’s in the toolkit?
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What’s in the Toolkit?
WEBINARS
Need help navigating Savvas RealizeTM? Follow the links to these DigitalPaths.
Looking for tools to help you plan? Check out the available resources to get you on your way.
You’ve just completed your training and might be wondering, “What should I do next?” The Learning Journey: Next Steps is the answer!
Digital Paths(Page 4)
Planning Tools(Page 5)
Learning Journey Next Steps
(Page 3)
My Savvas Training
(Page 6)
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High School Social Studies
Course Syllabus(Page 1-2)
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✓ Chapter Chapter Contents
Introduction Get StartedTeacher Toolkit with Course Syllabus
1. Program Overview 1.1 Program Components1.2 Program Highlights and the C3 Framework1.3 Program Structure and Planning
2. SAVVAS REALIZE DIGITALPLATFORM
2.1 Navigating Savvas Realize2.2 Assigning Content and Creating Playlists2.3 Customizing Content on Savvas Realize 2.4 Discussion Prompts Check your Understanding
3. Teaching a Lesson: Understanding Topic and Lesson Options
3.1 Understanding a Topic3.2 Understanding a Lesson 3.3 Additional Lesson: Connection to Today3.4 Program Activation Recorded Webinar; Optional
4. Distance Learning 4.1 Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Opportunities 4.2 Maximizing Instructional Time 4.3 Interactive PDFs 4.4 US History/World History Interactive Only: Distance Learning 4.5 Economics/Magruder’s American Government Only: Distance Learning
5. Differentiation 5.1 Planning and Support for Differentiation5.2 Reading Support 5.3 Additional Support for Differentiation 5.4 Assessments and Differentiation
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6. Assessments and Progress Monitoring
6.1 Assessment Overview 6.2 Lesson-Level Assessments 6.3 Topic-Level Assessments 6.4 Program Level Assessments 6.5 Assigning Assessments6.6 Accessing Data and Scoring Assignments
7. Student Orientation 7.1 Student Experience
8. Conclusion: Next Steps and Survey
8.1 Learning Journey: Next Steps 8.2 Survey
Learning Journey: Next Steps
1 GET STARTED ON SAVVAS REALIZE
Determine Type of Implementation• EasyBridge Basic• EasyBridge Auto• EasyBridge Plus• Google ClassroomSign in to Savvas Realize and check class roster
2CONSIDER IMPLEMENTATION METHODS
Consider Various Implementation Methods• Whole-class instruction (print, digital and blended)• Small group, projects, centers, or other classroom
configurations• Virtual options (digital resources, Playlists)• Type of equipment needed (project computer, online access)
3 BEGIN PLANNING
Gather Teacher Resources on Savvas Realize• Topic Organizer (Under Teacher Resources>Teacher
Support)• Lesson OrganizerMy Savvas Training• Planning Templates, training tutorials, program overviews• Reading Planning Guides
4REVIEW ASSESSMENT OPTIONS
Review Assessment Options• Formative: Embedded throughout each lesson, and lesson quiz• Summative: Online Topic Tests, Benchmark Tests• Quest Learning Inquiries: CAPs, PBL, Civic Discussions, DBQs
5 MAKE ASSIGNMENTS
Review Content and Make Assignments• From the Table of Contents, select desired Topic• Check the boxes next to the content you want to assign• Click Assign, Assign Selected, or Add to Playlist and assign
You’ve just completed your High School Social Studies program training, and you might be wondering, “What should I do next?”Simple—just review the next
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Digital Paths Are you wondering how to get started on Savvas Realize and use the digital resources? We have created three Digital Paths to support you as you navigate the Savvas Realize website.
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Not sure how to access the digital resources on Savvas Realize?
Looking for Topic-level resources?
Looking for additional resources to help differentiate instruction to meet the varying needs of your learners?
Get Started on Savvas Realize
Topic-Lesson Walk-Through
Differentiation Support
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US HistoryINTERACTIVE
Want to explore Project Imagine resources?
Project Imagine Resources
US History Interactive World History InteractiveMagruder’s American Government Economics
US History Interactive World History Interactive
US History Interactive World History InteractiveMagruder’s American Government Economics
US History Interactive World History InteractiveMagruder’s American Government Economics
The Planning Template provides an overview of your program structure, along with some of the available resources. Use this outline for these tasks:
• Understand the organization of the topic and lesson• Take notes and plan for an upcoming topic
You can access this tool and other planning resources by clicking your program link below.
The Topic Organizers and Lesson Organizers are great places to start planning. Available online under Teacher Resources>Teacher Support or in TE, it provides information on available resources, along with location and pacing information.
Planning Tools
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• US History Interactive• World History Interactive• Magruder’s American
Government• Economics
Program Overview
Want an overview of the Savvas High School Social Studies program including program materials, structure, resources and tools. Click the link to your program:
Teaching and Learning Remotely
Watch this webinar to learn about teaching and learning remotely with Savvas High School Social Studies programs.
New User Set-up and Navigation
Watch this tutorial to learn how to register, sign in, and set up your profile in Savvas Realize. You’ll also learn how to navigate the Home Page.
Class and Student Data
Watch this tutorial to learn how to view class and student data to help drive decisions in the classroom.
Review and Score an Assignment
Want to find out how students can turn in their classwork for your review? This tutorial explains how to review and comment on content assigned to your students, and how to score student assignments.
Google ClassroomFeature
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Savvas Realize Parent Guide
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My Savvas Training will help you learn how to: • Get started on Project Imagine• Review and score assignments• Build a test• Integrate Google Classroom
My Savvas Training
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Magruder's American Government Economics
US History Interactive World History Interactive
Magruder's American Government Economics
US History Interactive World History Interactive
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