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21 st Century Social Studies 9 th Grade Orientation

21 st Century Social Studies 9 th Grade Orientation. Steven Maher, Social Studies Supervisor. …not your parent’s Social Studies. What Social Studies was for us. Memorization Remembering Repeating. “Learning”. =. Accessing Interpreting Manipulating Communicating. “Learning”. =.

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21 st Century Social Studies 9 th Grade Orientation

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  1. 21st Century Social Studies9th Grade Orientation Steven Maher, Social Studies Supervisor …not your parent’s Social Studies

  2. What Social Studies was for us

  3. Memorization Remembering Repeating “Learning” =

  4. Accessing Interpreting Manipulating Communicating “Learning” =

  5. Social Studies Learning Environments

  6. Social Studies Learning Environments

  7. Social Studies Core Curriculum Sequence US History I US History II World Studies 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade • Concepts US History I • US History I • Honors US History I • Concepts US History II • US History II • AP US History II • Concepts World Studies • World Studies • AP World History

  8. US History I and US History II Essential Skills • Analysis of Primary Documents • Analysis of Secondary Documents • Content Understanding • Proving a Thesis in Writing • Proving a Thesis with Presentation

  9. Authentic Assessment Portfolio Evidence Reflection Rubric

  10. 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter Authentic Assessment Final Course Grade Final Exam 8% 4th Quarter 8% Final Assessment Grade

  11. World Studies - Units of Study

  12. Social Studies Electives 11th & 12th Grade • AP European History • AP Psychology • AP Government and Politics • AP World Studies • International Relations • Sociology • Law & Society • Holocaust & Genocide Studies

  13. Social Studies Core Curriculum Sequence US History I US History II World Studies 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade • Concepts US History I • US History I • Honors US History I • Concepts US History II • US History II • AP US History II • Concepts World Studies • World Studies • AP World History

  14. Course Levels in Social Studies Teacher Recommendation • Concepts Concepts classes are designed for students who need to dedicate more time to strengthening their reading, writing, and social studies skills. • College Prep • Advanced Placement 5 4 3 2 1 2011 AP Exam Performance National Pass Rate 58% CHS Pass Rate 98%

  15. What to do to help your child Read Talk Ask “How do you know that?”

  16. What to do to help your child

  17. 21st Century Social Studies9th Grade Orientation Steven Maher, Social Studies Supervisor Thank You!

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