11 questions
Which strategy is used to help students write effective summaries?
RAFT
PALS
Magnet
CSET
Which common practices have we instituted in CCPS that will help students be successful on EBAS tasks on the MCAP Government and 8th Grade Social Studies tests?
Reading longer text
Scope and Sequence
Source Analysis
Argumentative Writing
When it comes to the county scope and sequence, what is the expectation for it's use?
Teachers use the identified resources
Teachers follow with the topics and general pace
On day 10 teachers should be on lesson 10
Units can be flipped to a different sequence
How many SLOs do teachers have to select?
1
2
3
4
Where should you look to find additional information on social studies initiatives and past PD?
Google Search
"Resources for All" folder
Social Studies storage closet
Schoology
Which best practices should be frequently used in the social studies classroom?
writing to source
reading a variety of sources
reading strategies like PALS or Reciprocal Teaching
source analysis
Which of the following are best practices when teaching controversial topics in the classroom?
know your audience
provide balance when balance is approrpiate
always share your views on the topic
use a variety of sources
Which statements are true about the social studies county curriculum?
based on common core standards
assumes technology use will be limited
4 unit model that roughly aligns with the 4 marking periods
moving towards optional daily lesson plans
Which courses will administer social studies state tests this year?
Government - grade 9
United States History - grade 11
United States History - grade 8
Ancient Civilizations - grade 6
Which standards are taught in our core social studies courses?
Civics
Skills and Processes
People of the Nations and World
Geography
Which course has a graduation requirement attached to it?
World Geography
U.S. History
Government
Contemporary World Studies