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Bettendorf Community Schools K – 12 Social Studies 2010 - 2011

Bettendorf Community Schools K – 12 Social Studies 2010 - 2011. Content Area Presentation: Goals, Content, Instruction, Assessment, and Vertical Articulation Work.

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Bettendorf Community Schools K – 12 Social Studies 2010 - 2011

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  1. Bettendorf Community SchoolsK – 12 Social Studies2010 - 2011 Content Area Presentation: Goals, Content, Instruction, Assessment, and Vertical Articulation Work

  2. Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. The primary purpose of social studies in schools is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. Definition of Social Studies National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

  3. The Iowa Core Curriculum for Social Studies is premised upon a rigorous and relevant K-12 social studies program. Engaging students in the pursuit of active informed citizenship will require a broad range of understandings and skills. Iowa Core Curriculum

  4. In social studies, students develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions, including but not limited to: • Possessing basic knowledge and ways of thinking drawn from many academic disciplines • Expressing ideas in written form • Reading reflectively and critically • Analyzing their own and others' opinions on social issues • Becoming motivated to participate in civic and community life as active and informed citizens • IOWA CORE CURRICULUM

  5. The Iowa’s Core Social Studies Curriculum has been structured around (5) five core content areas. • Behavioral Sciences • Economics • Geography • History • Political Science/Civic Literacy • IOWA CORE CURRICULUM

  6. Iowa Core Quadrant Lesson Planning (Rigor Sample):K-2 Behavior Sciences(3rd Standard) Understanding interactions between Self and Peer Groups

  7. Where are we now?What (K-12) Programs and resources are being used in the classrooms?How is Iowa Core being implemented?Content

  8. K-12 Social Studies Program • What you will see and hear tonight: • Passionate teachers teaching the most integrated, comprehensive, higher-order thinking curriculum we have. • Iowa Core Curriculum’s (ICC) impact, potential and alignment efforts • A history of thoughtful, reasoned, purposeful curriculum adoption with relatively strong vertical articulation • Probably the most engaging, relevant, global-oriented, student-centered curriculum and instruction program that the District offers. • A teacher developed “Action Plan” for ongoing improvements developed based on the needs of our students. • B.C.S.D. K-12 Social Studies

  9. becca DEGeorge, 5th gradeneil armstrong(and) a few of NA’s great students!A Demonstration Lesson

  10. What does “rigor” mean? B. Curriculum taught deeply and in an engaging manner? A. Really thick books or maybe a bunch of thick books? OR Which of the above would you want your student exposed to on a daily basis? A or B?

  11. K – 5 Presenters: Content, instruction, and assessment • K – 2 Social Studies Teachers: • Micki Quinn – Kindergarten, Mark Twain • Melissa Simpson – 2nd Grade, T. Jefferson • 3 – 5 Social Studies Teachers: • Michelle Bump – 3rd Grade, Hoover • Tisha Anderson – 4th Grade, Armstrong Video • Kathy Pickett - 5th Grade, Paul Norton • TCI Curriculum, K-5

  12. 6 – 8 (BMS) Presenters: Content, Instruction, and Assessment • 6 – 8 Social Studies Teachers • Beth Laughbaum – 6th Grade Social Studies • Lori Hatch – 8th Grade Social Studies

  13. 9 - 12 (BHS) Presenter: Content, Instruction, and Assessment • Social Studies Teacher • Steve Earp – Social Studies • PowerPoint

  14. Where are we headed? how do we get there?2010 – 2011 action plans

  15. “Action Plan” BHS with BMSVERTICAL Articulation GOAL(s) • Goals: Improve vertical articulation between 8th and 9th grade American History • Improve vertical articulation between 6th, 7th and 10th grade World History. • Concern(s): Coverage of recent historic events of significance • Action Steps: • Ongoing 8th and 9th teachers vertical articulation meetings on “American History” • Ongoing 6th, 7th and 10th grade teachers meet for improved coverage of “World History”

  16. “Action Plan” – ELEM / BMSVertical Articulation GOAL • Goal 1: Define expectations for pacing to assist with fidelity of program implementation and alignment to Iowa Core.Goal 2: Continue 5th and 6th grade articulation discussions and modifications / suggestions from 2009 -2010 work • Concern(s): Defining chapter and essential understandings that must be covered for guaranteed and viable components. Assessments in TCI program aligned to BMS formatting • Action Steps: • Use Grade-Level Meetings for input and discussions for meeting “Essential Understandings Iowa Core Standards. (See 2010 – 2011 Elem. alignment work) • Review Standard-Based Report Card

  17. “Action Plan” BHSGoal 2: Technology Integration Goal2: Improve student / teacher proficiency in the uses of technology Concern(s): Instruction, planning, access Action Steps: Work for consensus on improving instruction utilizing technology and promotion of 21st Century Skills

  18. “ACTION Plan” - BMSGoal 2: Geography / Technology Goal 2: Improve Social Studies skills development at all levels through geography Concern(s): Action Step(s): Identify skills that are lacking, especially in geography. Develop a plan of what skills need to be taught at what levels as aligned with Iowa Core Standards

  19. “ACTION Plan” - ElementaryGoal 2: Geography / Technology GOAL 2: Improve geography integration at all levels Look for supplemental materials / websites (possible updated TCI Resource Site) for consistent integrated at all levels. Concerns: Action Step(s): Look for supplemental materials / websites (possible updated TCI Resource Site) for consistent integrated at all levels.

  20. K – 12 Related Long Range Goals: Improve effectiveness of homework assignments, work ethic, technology integration, and reading comprehension. Create rigorous and relevant instructions using Iowa Core “Quadrant” lesson planning models Improve “current events” integration to support Iowa Core Curriculum (ICC), geography knowledge, and 21st Century Skill components Look at “Common Core” Impact on Social Studies (38 States have adopted to data)

  21. Professional Development Needs • Time for Implementation and Planning Quadrant-Style Lessons • TCI Resources Web-based Student / Parent Access and Support • Professional Peer Classroom Visits across Grade Levels and Schools Thank you!

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