Region 7 Update

September 23, 2011K-12 Social Studies Essential Standards

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NCDPI K-12 Social Studies Team:

Interim Section Chief

Fay Gore

fay.gore@dpi.nc.gov

Program Assistant

Bernadette Cole

Bernadette.cole@dpi.nc.gov

Elementary

Jolene Ethridge

Jolene.ethridge@dpi.nc.gov

Middle Grades

Fay Gore

Fay.gore@dpi.nc.gov

High School

Michelle Mclaughlin

Michelle.mclaughlin@dpi.nc.gov

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This update will consist of:• Discussion focused on the three major

structural changes of the new Social Studies Essential Standards

Use of Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy Use of Strands Conceptual focus

• Upcoming Professional Development

Opportunities

• FAQ about K-12 Social Studies

• Legislative Updates

• Announcements

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HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE SEQUENCING

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

Use of Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Provides the cognitive framework used for all of the North Carolina Essential Standards

• Provides common language for all curriculum areas

• Use of one verb

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Global

Connections

Time, Continuity &

Change

Power, Authority &

Governance

Production, Distribution &

Consumption

Civic Ideals &

Practices

Science, Technology &

Society

Culture

People, Places

& Environments

Individual

Development &

Identity

Individuals,

Groups & Institutions

The Five Conceptual Strands

Individuals,

Groups &

Institutions

Integrated, Intra-/Interdisciplinary Approach

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English Language

Development

Science

Information & Technology

Skills

English/

Language Arts

Mathematics

Arts Education

Healthful Living

World Languages

K-12 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM

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From Teaching

&

Learning Topically

To Teaching

&

Learning

Conceptually

The Paradigm Shift: Conceptual Focus

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Unpacking the Essential Standards:

The unpacking document…• Identifies what a student must understand

(Conceptual Knowledge) • Concepts and Generalizations

• Identifies what a student must know

(Factual Knowledge)• Critical Content

• Identifies what a student must be able to do

(Procedural Knowledge)• Skills

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For Example:

3.G.1.5 Summarize the elements (cultural, demographic, economic and geographic) that

define regions, community, state, nation and world.

Clarifying Objective:

PRINCIPLES &

GENERALIZATIONS

CONCEPT CONCEPT

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“Essential Understanding” / Generalization /

“Big Idea”:

The student will understand that:

The physical and human geography of a place contributes to the identity of a region,

community, state, nation or the world.

The Instructional Toolkit

• Priority One Tools:– Crosswalks of 2006 & 2010 Standards– Unpacked Content Documents

• Priority Two Tools:– Unpacking Documents for Electives– Graphic Organizer Exemplars

• Other Tools:– Glossary of Essential Terminology– Sample Units of Instruction– Assessment Samples

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Professional Development Opportunities:

Quarterly Webinars (3:30 pm – 4:45)

November 28, 2011

January 31, 2012

March 27, 2012

Unit Development (Nov/Dec 2011)

RESA Trainings (Nov – Feb 2011-12)

Zoomerang Survey:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22D5ZAQ3YD7

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QUESTIONS?