nc social studies essential standards

NC Social Studies Essential

StandardsMarch 2, 2012

Learning Target We will understand the structural and conceptual changes in the NC Social Studies Essential Standards:

Organizational Structure/StrandsConceptual FocusIntroduction to Conceptual Units

Compare and ContrastCurrent SCOS and New

Essential StandardsFormat

andContent

Competency Goal 1 The learner will characterize qualities of good citizenship by identifying people who made a difference in the community and other social environments.

  Objectives1.01 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

The Five Conceptual StrandsTime, 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

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)

1st Grade Example: Concepts: Changes, Choices, Influence

People are often influenced by different values and traditions (C)

Variety Is the Spice

of Life

Topic Concept

EnvironmentManifest Destiny

Computer Age

Great Depression

RecessionCulture

Supply and Demand

MovementSystemCivil War

Dinosaurs

The Holocaust

Magna Carta

US Civil Rights Movement

Industrial Revolution

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

GENERALIZATIONS

CONCEPTS

FACTS

Skills

Skills

Process of Backwards Design for Unit Mapping and Unit Development

1.Center of Study2.Possible Concepts from all 5 Strands or

Other Content Area3.Conceptual Lens-broad lens in which the

unit will be looked at4.Generalizations5.Guiding and Essential Questions6.Critical Content –factual supporting

information7.Key Skills8.Performance Tasks and Scoring Guides9.Learning Experiences10.Unit Resources

Sample Unit MapUnit Unit Title Concepts Clarifying

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….

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Unit Unit Title Concepts Clarifying 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/#unsocial

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

GENERALIZATION

CONCEPTSCENTER OF STUDY

FACTS(SUPPORTING INFORMATION)

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