Unpacking the NYS CC Aligned Social Studies Framework

Unpacking the NYS CC Aligned Social Studies Framework Inquiry in a Social Studies Classroom

Learning Targets • Examine the Instructional Shifts, the Social Studies Framework, and Practices • Analyze the NYS Inquiries to uncover the application of the practices • Explore instructional strategies that integrate content and practices using current materials available in your classroom • Evaluate your current instruction to ensure that social studies practices are embedded

Social Studies Framework

NYSED “Standards” Documents

Social Studies Learning Standards Remain the Same Standard 1: History of the United States and New York Standard 2: World History Standard 3: Geography Standard 4: Economics Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship, and Government

Unifying Themes These ten unifying Social Studies themes represent different lenses that can be applied to the teaching and learning of the Key Ideas and Conceptual Understandings within the NYS Framework across all grades, K-12. Themes at a Glance 1. Individual Development and Cultural Identity 2. Development, Movement, and Interaction of Cultures 3. Time, Continuity, and Change 4. Geography, Humans, and the Environment 5. Development and Transformation of Social Structures 6. Power, Authority, and Governance 7. Civic Ideals and Practices 8. Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems 9. Science, Technology, and Innovation 10. Global Connections and Exchange 6

Grade NYS Course Name Kindergarten Self and Others First Grade My Family and Other Families, Now and Long Ago Second Grade My Community and Other Communities Third Grade Communities Around the World Fourth Grade New York State and Local History and Government Fifth Grade The Western Hemisphere Sixth Grade The Eastern Hemisphere Seventh Grade History of the United States and New York State I Eighth Grade History of the United States and New York State II Ninth Grade Global History and Geography I Tenth Grade Global History and Geography II Eleventh Grade United States History and Government Twelfth Grade Participation in Government and Civics Economics, the Enterprise System, and Finance

Instructional Shifts for Social Studies Shift 1: Focus on Conceptual Understanding Shift 2: Foster Student Inquiry, Collaboration, and Informed Action Shift 3: Integrate Content and Skills Purposefully

Course Content 9

Course Content • Key Ideas • Conceptual Understandings • Content Specifications 10

Ice Breaker When it comes to the Social Studies Practices, I feel I am a… 4 - I fully understand all of the SS Practices for my building. 3 - I have experience with the SS Practices and understand how they can benefit students 2 - I’ve seen them in the framework, but have not been intentional in understanding their use. 1 - I have limited or no understanding or experience with the practices Write the number representing your level of understanding and place it on the chart paper

Social Studies Practices The Social Studies Practices represent the social science and historical thinking skills that students should develop throughout their K-12 education in order to be prepared for civic participation, college, and careers. Similar to the Mathematical Practices within the Common Core Learning Standards, the Social Studies Practices should be infused with the Social Studies content contained within the Key Ideas and Conceptual Understandings. The Practices were created based on the existing New York State Social Studies Learning Standards, the National Geography Standards, the historical thinking skills articulated within the new Advanced Placement World History Curriculum Framework, the Disciplinary Tools of Dimension 2 of the C 3 Framework, National Council for the Social Studies Standards, and Habits of the Mind published by the National Council for History Education. 1) Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence 2) Chronological Reasoning and Causation 3) Comparison and Contextualization 4) Geographic Reasoning 5) Economics and Economic Systems 6) Civic Participation 12

Most Challenging? Most Important? Social Studies Practices Gathering, Using, and Interpreting Evidence Chronological Reasoning and Causation Comparison and Contextualization Geographic Reasoning Economics and Economics Systems Civic Participation

Inquiry Arc • Dimension 1: Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries • Dimension 2: Applying Disciplinary Tools and Concepts (Civics, Economics, Geography, and History) • Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence • Dimension 4: Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action

Taking Informed Action

When it comes to the Social Studies Practices, I feel I am a… 4 - I’ve implemented all of the SS Practices in my classroom 3 - I have experience with the SS Practices an understand how it can benefit students 2 - I’ve seen them in the framework, but have not been intentional in planning for their use. 1 - I have no understanding or experience with the practices Write the number representing your level of understanding and place it on the chart paper

Resources: Book Online http: //www. c 3 teachers. org/ https: //www. engageny. org/

Additional Resources • Heritage Digital Collections Project - Community Libraries and Cultural Organizations http: //www. newyorkheritage. org/ • Digital Public Library of America – primary source sets http: //dp. la/ • National Park Service – Teaching with Historic Places - Lesson Plans, Primary Resources, etc. http: //www. nps. gov/nr/twhp/ • Rosen Learning Center – Spotlight Collection – Available in every district – Database Collection Spotlight on NY Spotlight on Ancient Civilizations Spotlight on American History

So where do we look for support/ideas? http: //www. c 3 teachers. org/ https: //www. engageny. org/ http: //ss 15. training. davemayotte. com/