Download - Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question
![Page 1: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Social Studies
2015 – 2016Middle School
![Page 2: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Why are you working in education?
Essential Question
![Page 3: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
![Page 4: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
![Page 5: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
![Page 6: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Education is the best strategy for improving society.
The health of our democracy is linked to the health of our education.
So kids will be prepared to make their way in the world.
The Chinese sent me over here because they are tired of making everything.
Why are you working in education?
![Page 7: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Bus duty Angry parents Angry kids Grading papers Lack of respect Pay checks are …. insulting Legislators can be … insulting
Why do we ask ourselves, “Is teaching really for me?”
![Page 8: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
![Page 9: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Goals• By 2020, 90 percent of third-grade
students will read on or above grade level.• By 2018, our graduation rate will
be 90 percent.• By 2018, we will close the
achievement gap between subgroups by 10 percentage points while increasing the performance of all subgroups.
![Page 10: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
How We TeachEffective lessons share a core structure:1. State clear objectives2. Explore, model, and demonstrate3. Provide guided practice4. Check for understanding
throughout lesson/formative assessment
![Page 11: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Clear Learning Objectives
•Developed from the standards•Designed to create interest in topic, develop background knowledge, and teach vocabulary•Stated in student-friendly language (e.g., essential question or “I can” statement)
![Page 12: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Explore, Model, and Demonstrate
•Provide opportunities for students to explore, investigate, and navigate using a variety of media•Model concepts in small chunks•Demonstrate using higher-order think-alouds
![Page 13: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Guided Practice
•Distributed throughout lesson•Facilitated in whole group, small groups, pairs, and individually•Monitored carefully
![Page 14: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Checks for Understanding/Formative
Assessment
•Uses a variety of methods to see if students understand concepts•Provides constructive feedback •Adjusts instruction to address student needs•Provides opportunities for students to read and write in all content areas to summarize learning
![Page 15: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Critical Components of Effective Lesson Plans
1. State clear objectives2. Explore, model, and
demonstrate3. Provide guided practice4. Check for understanding
throughout lesson/formative assessment
![Page 16: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Goals• By 2020, 90 percent of third-grade
students will read on or above grade level.• By 2018, our graduation rate will
be 90 percent.• By 2018, we will close the
achievement gap between subgroups by 10 percentage points while increasing the performance of all subgroups.
![Page 17: Social Studies 2015 – 2016 Middle School. Why are you working in education? Essential Question](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062807/5697bffa1a28abf838cc024d/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Why did I go into education?