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NC Social Studies Essential Standards. March 2, 2012. Learning Target. We will understand the structural and conceptual c hanges in the NC Social Studies E ssential Standards: Organizational Structure/Strands Conceptual Focus Introduction to Conceptual Units. Compare and Contrast
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NC Social Studies Essential Standards March 2, 2012
Learning Target We will understand the structural and conceptual changes in the NC Social Studies Essential Standards: • Organizational Structure/Strands • Conceptual Focus • Introduction to Conceptual Units
Compare and Contrast Current SCOS and New Essential Standards Format and Content
The Five Conceptual Strands Time, Continuity & Change Power, Authority & Governance Production, Distribution & Consumption Civic Ideals & Practices Science, Technology & Society Individuals, Groups & Institutions People, Places & Environments Culture Individual Development & Identity Global Connections
1st Grade Example: Concepts: Changes, Choices, Influence People are often influenced by different values and traditions (C) Variety Is the Spice of Life
Topic Concept Computer Age Magna Carta Dinosaurs Recession Culture US Civil Rights Movement Great Depression The Holocaust Supply and Demand Environment Industrial Revolution Manifest Destiny System Movement Civil War
http://ssnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/file/view/Social+Studies+Concepts.pdfhttp://ssnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/file/view/Social+Studies+Concepts.pdf
Skills CONCEPTS GENERALIZATIONS Skills FACTS
Process of Backwards Design for Unit Mapping and Unit Development Center of Study Possible Concepts from all 5 Strands or Other Content Area Conceptual Lens-broad lens in which the unit will be looked at Generalizations Guiding and Essential Questions Critical Content –factual supporting information Key Skills Performance Tasks and Scoring Guides Learning Experiences Unit Resources
Unpacking documents http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/support-tools/#unsocial
Individuals, families, and communities make choices and use various resources to meet their needs.
GENERALIZATION CONCEPTS CENTEROF STUDY FACTS(SUPPORTING INFORMATION)
Wrap Up Facts Topics Generalizations SS Standards Concepts Organization Units Changes in teaching Strands