What is new in Social Studies Grades 9-12 @ WPHS? 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
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
Grades 9-12 Social Studies Practices Chronological Reasoning Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence Comparison and Contextualization Geographic Reasoning Economics and Economic Systems Civic Participation
Social Studies Core Offerings at WPHS 9th Grade Global History I OR Global History I Honors *Meets the government requirement 10th Grade Global History II OR World History AP Electives (offered as enrollment and staffing allow) *African-American History *Civil Law *Current Events in American Politics *Criminal Law *Human Rights Philosophy Psychology Psychology AP Sociology *U.S. Government AP *Comparative Government AP 11th Grade U.S. History and Government OR U.S. History and Government AP AND **Electives African-American History Human Rights Philosophy Psychology Psychology AP Sociology U.S. Government AP Comparative Government AP **Contingent on space in student’s schedule and sections available: seniors receive preference 12th Grade Required Courses: Economics OR Economics Honors OR Economics of Sports __________________________________ AND Government
Grade Social Studies-Resources Textbooks Teachers Websites Social Studies Page Schools Media Center District Resources page Engageny.org