Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills

Elementary Social Studies Informational 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.

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Regarding Cognitive ComplexityLevel 1: Low Complexity ItemThe statements below are from an historical document.In which document are these statements found?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Regarding Cognitive ComplexityLevel 2: Moderate Complexity ItemThe statements below are from an historical document.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 Middle School Civics Lessons (Grade 6) U.S. History EOC Exam Lesson Plans-

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

Sample 4th Grade Lesson

http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/

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.

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

Instructional Minutes in Social Studies According to M-DCPS Student Progression

Plan for 2010-2011: Grades: K-1: 60 minutes per week of social

science instruction; Grades: 2-5: 120 minutes per week of social

sciences instruction. 2011-2012 required minutes of social studies

instructions- to be determined.

Class Size Amendment Update Specific Language from the Law: Core-Curricula Courses Means: A) Courses in language arts/reading, mathematics,

social studies, and sciences in prekindergarten through grade 3;

B) Courses in grades 4 through 8 in subjects that are measured by state assessment at any grade level and courses required for middle school promotion.

Social Studies Grades 4 and 5 also included on this list- MUST ADHERE TO CLASS SIZE STIPULATIONS.

NAEP Update

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

Webb- Complexity Levels Presentation The Basics- see power point on Division of

Social Sciences and Life Skills website: http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/ (Look under Curriculum Documents)

Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills Questions and Answers

Thank you for your continued support and hard work!