primary division social studies all courses evolve from an egocentric design
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES
All courses evolve from an egocentric design.
![Page 2: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
Expectations are sorted under the heading “Personal and Social Development”
Focus is on readiness to learn with and about others.
Expectations focus on attitude, independence, self- and other- awareness, perceptions, coordination,patterns students see
![Page 3: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
ACHIEVEMENT CHARTS
Start at Grade 1 Include the four categories common to older
grades: - knowledge and understanding - thinking - communication ( including map, globe, and graphic skills) - application* Note that 3 of the 4 achievement categories
focus on process skills, and one focuses on content
![Page 4: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
TEACHING APPROACHES
Vague direction is provided… - “grade and age appropriate activities and
assignments” - “encourage mastery of basic concepts” - “ …and development of history and research
skills” - “ …emphasize the relationship to the world
outside of the school” - “…encourage students to recognize the value
and relevance of what they are learning”
![Page 5: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
SPECIFIC STRATEGIES THAT ARE SUGGESTED
Guest speakers Visits to local museums Archeological digs Visits to areas of geographical
features ( landforms, rivers, etc.) Visits to art galleries Visits to festivals
![Page 6: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
What do all of these suggested strategies have in common?
![Page 7: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
They create a base of common experience.
We cannot assume that all primary children have experienced a rich and varied environment before attending school.
Part of the goal of your program is to provide common experiences as a basis for skill development.
![Page 8: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
BRAINSTORMING TIME!!
What other rich, common experiences can be provided for students in a strong primary Social Studies Program?
![Page 9: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
ORGANIZATION OF THE PRIMARY SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM
Two strands: 1. Heritage and Citizenship
2. Canada and World Connections
![Page 10: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
All units within these strands evolve from an egocentric focus
Me My family My community My country My world
![Page 11: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Grade 1 Units
Relationships, Rules and Responsibilities
The Local Community
![Page 12: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Grade 2 Units
Traditions and Celebrations
Features of Communities Around the World
![Page 13: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Grade 3 Units
Early Settlements in Upper Canada
Urban and Rural Communities
![Page 14: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Characteristics of Strong Social Studies Instruction for 6 to 9 Year Olds
?
![Page 15: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
ACTIVE LEARNING
![Page 16: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Active Learning in Social Studies
What does it look like?
What does it sound like?
T-chart!!
![Page 17: PRIMARY DIVISION SOCIAL STUDIES All courses evolve from an egocentric design](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022072011/56649e255503460f94b150fd/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
OUR TASK
Select one unit from one Grade level. Develop concentric circle plans to make a rough outline for
this unit. - Unit title - Knowledge and Understanding Expectations - Connect K and U Expectations to process expectations under the three expectation headings in the guideline - With both Knowledge and Process Expectations in mind, develop an outline of active strategies
you would use with your students to achieve these expectations