What is new in Social Studies Grade 7

What is new in Social Studies Grade 7@ Highlands? RICHARD DILLON SOCIAL STUDIES COORDINATOR

Shifts in Social Studies Content delivery An Inquiry-Based Approach to Social Studies Learner Active Classrooms Problem based learning Technology Integration Dual Language

Shifts in Social Studies Content and Skills » Social Studies Framework: The NYS guide for social studies content, practices, key ideas, and conceptual understandings. Intended to help school districts write their own social studies curriculum. » Key Ideas: Present larger social studies perspectives, trends, and issues (8 -12 key ideas per grade level). » Conceptual Understanding: Statements that support the key ideas/concepts. » Content Specifications: Specific content that will be taught to support conceptual understanding. » Social Studies Practices: Social studies and historical thinking skills. » Unifying Themes: Different lenses that can be applied to the key ideas and conceptual understandings. » Inquiry Arc: Develop questions; apply disciplinary tools and concepts; evaluate sources and use evidence; communicate conclusions and take informed action.

New York State Social Studies Framework

7 Grade Social Studies-Content » History of the United States and New York State I » Grade 7 Social Studies is arranged chronologically and incorporates geography as well as economic, social, and political trends. The course content is divided into eight Key Ideas, tracing the human experience in the United States from pre-Columbian times until the Civil War, with a focus on the people, events, and places in New York State as applicable. » Throughout the course, teachers should help students see connections across time. For example, when examining indentured servitude and slavery, teachers could examine human trafficking, experiences of immigrants and informed action that citizens might take. »

7 Grade Social Studies Practices Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence Chronological Reasoning Comparison and Contextualization Geographic Reasoning Economic and Economic Systems Civic Participation

7 Grade Social Studies Scope and Sequence (adapted from NYC DOE)

Benchmarks 7 Grade Social Studies » Native American Project » Document-Based (Stimulus) Questions and Essays » Presentations using various media » Note-taking, Organization, and Study Skills » Assessments of topics and skills

7 Grade Social Studies-Resources » Textbook » Teachers Websites – Ms. Daly » » Mr. Iasiello Social Studies Page School Media Center District Resources Page Engageny. org Mrs. Tuck