Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills

Secondary Department Chairpersons MeetingMay 25, 2011

William Turner Technical S.H.S.

WELCOME

Social Studies Curriculum Updates Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

for grades 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12: FULL IMPLEMENTATION FOR 2011-2012 Pacing Guides Available on District’s SS Website CBC for Grades K-3 and 6 Scope and Sequence Plans: available on the

District’s Social Studies Website http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net 2012-2013: NGSSS-SS Full Implementation K-12

Textbook Adoption Updates

Florida Department of Education- will publish list of state adopted textbooks.

District Committees- MAY be formed this fall. May have to prioritize which grade levels get

new textbooks first. Priority MAY be given to 6, 7, and 11. Secondary Priority MAY be given to K-3.

Florida State Mandates

African-American History Hispanic Contributions to U.S. History Women’s Contributions to U.S. History Holocaust Education Character Education

Social Studies Sentinel

Online Courses

Will be posted on the Social Sciences Website.

African-American History Modules Power Point on infusing African-American

History also available on social studies website.

7th Grade End of Course Exam in Civics Timeline: 2012-2013- Field Test

2013-2014- 30% of the student’s final course grade2014-2015- student must earn a passing score on the EOC in order to receive course credit.Bottom Line: 2010-2011 4th graders- when they reach 7th grade- 30% rule; 2010-2011 3rd graders- when they reach 7th grade- passing score rule to receive credit for the course.

Civics EOC Test Blueprint

Regarding Cognitive ComplexityCognitive Complexity Breakdown

Development of the Civics items by Cognitive Complexity will be spread out as noted below based

on the recommendations of the Civics Content Advisory Committee:

Content Low Moderate High Civics 15-% - 25% 45% - 65% 15% - 25%

Regarding Cognitive ComplexityLevel 1: Low Complexity ItemThe statements below are from an historical document.In which document are these statements found?  A. Magna Carta  B. Mayflower Compact  C. Articles of Confederation * D. Declaration of Independence

Regarding Cognitive ComplexityLevel 2: Moderate Complexity ItemThe statements below are from an historical document.How did the opinions expressed in these statements help influence the American

political system in the United States?  A. citizens believed legislators should be elected  * B. citizens believed government should be limited  C. voters believed laws should be publicly debated

D. voters believed equality should be legally assured

Regarding Cognitive ComplexityLevel 3: High Complexity Item

The statements below are from an historical document.

How does the modern political system in the United States uphold the principles expressed in these statements?

A. by requiring voter registration laws for local elections

* B. by causing elected officials to be respon- sible to citizen needs

C. by allowing federal judges to be appointed by elected officials

D. by making local govern- ments responsible for monitoring elections

U.S. History- 11th Grade: End of Course Exam Timeline: 2011-2012: Field Test

2012-2013: Full Implementation*

* Decision not made by FLDOE as to what will be done with the results of the EOC Exam in 11th Grade U.S. History

ALL NGSSS-SS ARE BASED ON: Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (more on that

later)…

Instructional Projects: Providing Assistance Elementary Civics Lessons (Grades 3-5) Currently Published: Grades 3 and 4 (in the

edition stage- 5th grade). Middle School Civics Lessons (Grade 6- in

the editing stage). U.S. History EOC Exam Lesson Plans-

geared towards each of the 18 benchmarks- in process- to be published August 2011.

Where can I find these resources? http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/

Click Under Elementary Lessons- Civic Integration: Here you will find pre-post tests, each lesson per grade level, blue print of quiz, and all supporting documents to implement the lessons.

Once edited, other lesson plans will be posted here as well.

Additional Online Resources Upcoming From the Lou Frey Institute of Politics and

Government at the University of Central Florida (www.loufrey.org)

Will provide instructional resources (lesson plans) for the 7th grade Civics course FOR 7th grade teachers that are aligned to the NGSSS-SS Civics EOC Exam tested benchmarks (to be published fall 2011).

Other important Curricular Resources Listed Under Curriculum Documents: Social Studies Lesson Plan Template PDF- U.S. EOC Exam Power Point- Civics EOC Exam Explanation of Webb’s Cognitive Levels of

Complexity

Class Size Amendment Update Required Courses in Middle School- 6th grade

World Geography and Future Course 6th Grade World History, 7th Grade Civics, 8th Grade U.S. History MUST MEET CLASS SIZE STIPULATIONS

Courses Required for SHS Graduation: 9th grade World History, 11th Grade U.S. History, and 12th Grade Government/Economics MUST MEET CLASS SIZE STIPULATIONS

Results of Middle School Course Alignment Survey 270 Respondents 28.1%- strongly disagreed with proposed changes 13%- disagreed with proposed changes 34.4%- agreed with proposed changes 24.4%- strongly agreed with proposed changes Bottom Line: Publishers were given the mandate

from FLDOE to write textbooks ON Grade Level- switching the course sequence is not feasible at this point.

NAEP Update

Ms. Jackie Viana: 2010-2011 National Civic Educator of the Year. Department Chairperson- Hialeah Gardens Middle School

Webb- Complexity Levels Presentation Division of Language Arts and Reading

Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills Questions and Answers

Thank you for your continued support and hard work!