New Jersey’s Use of Resources

1. New Jersey’s Use of Resources Lisa Solmose Science Coordinator New Jersey Department of Education

2. NJDOE International Learning Initiatives • Partnership for 21st Century Skills Member • Global Perspectives tied to NJCCCS 2009 Revision • Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning Scenarios

3. P21: Mission Serve as a catalyst to position 21st century skills at the center of US K-12 education by building collaborative partnerships among education, business, community and government leaders

4. P21 Skill: Global Awareness • Use 21st century skills to understand and address global issues. • Work collaboratively with diverse individuals in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue different contexts. • Understand other nations and cultures.

5. 2009 Standards Revision • Integrate 21st Century Knowledge and Skills by incorporating a strong emphasis on: • Technology integration • Interdisciplinary connections • Infusion of global perspectives • Reflect 21st Century Themes: Global Awareness; Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy; Civic Literacy; and Health Literacy • Emphasize the development of skills needed in contemporary real world situations

6. 2009 Standards Revision • Will be accompanied by Classroom Application Documents linked to cumulative progress indicators in each strand. • CADs provide guidance and resources for teachers, including sample assessment tasks, and natural links to integrated content, global perspectives and technology.

8. 2.1.8.C.2 : Analyze local, state, national, and international public health efforts to prevent and control diseases and health conditions.

9. 5.4.6.G.3: Describe ways that humans can improve the health of ecosystems around the world.

10. 6.1.12.B.16.a: Explain why natural resources (i.e., fossil fuels, food, and water) continue to be a source of conflict, and analyze how the United States and other nations have addressed issues concerning the distribution and sustainability of natural resources.

11. 8.1.4.C.1: Engage in online discussions with learners in the United States or from other countries to understand their perspectives on a global problem or issue.

12. 9.1.12.E.3: Design a communication system to alert other countries in the event of a natural disaster.

13. 7.1.NM.A.5:Demonstrate comprehension of brief oral and written messages using age- and level-appropriate, culturally authentic materials on familiar topics.

14. Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning Scenarios • Created in consultation with the Peace Corps’ Coverdell World Wise Schools Program • Classroom support materials for International Education • Included on the NJDOE website, with links throughout the standards • Team of New Jersey educators developed scenarios • Teacher training workshops to be run this fall

16. The Inspiration for one unit:

17. Financial Literacy: 6-8 Design and develop a prototype of a recreational device that harnesses the power of children playing to extract fresh groundwater. Write a business plan and grant proposal to obtain funding to launch your non-profit organization to manufacture a product that allows communities to obtain fresh water.

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