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Join us for a session led by Social Science Department Chairpersons focusing on curriculum and program updates, transformative leadership, and interactive activities. Get insights on the importance of 9th grade World History and practical steps for preparation. Engage in a mock Presidential primary election and learn about K-12 financial literacy lessons. Discover the significance of voter registration programs and professional protocols in social sciences education. Stay updated on textbook adoption and program competitions. Explore the concept of transformational leadership with expert resources and guidelines for effective school support. For more details, visit the provided links.
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BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Social Science Department Chairpersons Curriculum/Program Updates Transformational Leadership Follow us on Twitter
AGENDA Topics….. • Kahoot Pop Quiz • Curriculum and Program Updates • Transformative Leadership- Activity and Self Evaluation • Wrap up
Pop Quiz Take out your device (tablet, lap top, smart phone, Etc.). Open your Internet browser Type in Kahootit. Type in Game Number (shown on screen in one moment).
BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Curriculum and Program Updates
BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES The Importance of 9th grade World History
SHS World and SHS U.S. History Snap Shot of Correlations
Next Steps- how to get prepared? This goes out to the current 9th grade teachers: Get a copy of the U.S. History text and review it. Review the pacing guides, timelines, and year at a glance. Devise a plan with your department to share instructional materials. Have 11th grade U.S. History teachers assist 9th grade World History teachers with skills and content that needs to be emphasized in the teaching of modern World History to assist with 11th grade U.S. History.
BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Mock Presidential Primary Election
Financial Literacy K-12 Lessons Financial Literacy Education Works
BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Reminder- Voter Registration Program
BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES School Support
BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES School Support- MYA Skill Charts
BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Textbook Adoption Process
BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Professional Protocols Regarding Programs and Competitions
BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Reminder- District Essay Contests
Defining Transformational Leadership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60O2OH7mHys Basic Idea of Leadership Teams https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/changing-student-demographics Idea of In-School Expertise Development https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/share-instructional-expertise
Updated K-12 Pacing Guides Major Updates to: MS US History (6th grade) SHS World History (9th grade) Revise MYA’s Benchmark Exams BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Coming 2016-17
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