K-5 Social Studies Education Andrew Kraft Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Why do you want to go into teaching? Love kids Long hours Make a difference Low pay Great role models Difficult students / coworkers  40 to 50 percent of new teachers leave within their first five years on the job. http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2014/07/18/332343240/the-teacher-dropout-crisis

Summary Curriculum Instruction Assessment K-5 Social Studies essential standards Instruction Student centered pedagogy Inquiry Based Civic Action Assessment Growth – vs. - Proficiency Authentic Performance tasks

Continuous Improvement What do we teach? How do we teach? Assessment Analyze results

Why do we teach Social Studies? So students will do things that strengthen their community Vote Manage money wisely Obey the law Take care of the environment Respect others

Quality Social Studies Instruction Facts Concepts Inquiry Civic Action

Curriculum (What) Instruction (How) Assessment K-5 Social Studies essential standards Instruction (How) Student centered pedagogy Inquiry Based Civic Action Assessment Growth – vs. - Proficiency Authentic Performance tasks

What do we teach in Social Studies? NC Essential Standards WSFCS Departments Unpacked Essential Standards Grade.Strand.Number 1.) What are the 5 strands for the K-8 Social Studies essential standards? 2.) Identify one thing in each strand that “students will know, understand or be able to do.”

What do we teach in Social Studies? Is there a connection between the 5 strands? Does geography influence economics? Does culture influence civics & government? Ask students to use personal examples

Prioritize  the following belief statements from most to least important: A. There is essential knowledge in my subject area that all students should be taught.  B. It is important that my students learn the disciplinary skills associated with my subject matter.   C. It is fundamental that my students learn to support their reasoning with evidence.  D. Content is foundational in my curriculum planning and instruction.  E. It is important that students use what they have learned to take action and engage  within their community. 

How do we teach K-5 Social Studies? Priorities Pacing Integration with ELA, Math, Science http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/25301 http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/75638 http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/47697

How do we teach K-5 Social Studies? WS/FCS pacing guides WS/FCS unit plans Standards Essential Questions / I can statements Key Vocabulary / Factual Content

How do we teach K-5 Social Studies? 3 step lesson plan Beginning Middle End Inquiry based projects Compelling question Supporting questions Summative assessment

How do we teach K-5 Social Studies? Three parts of a lesson plan Beginning Activate prior knowledge Middle New material (guided & independent practice) End Assessment

How do we teach K-5 Social Studies? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5ELUitPYrA&list=UURbkvPkw1tI5EWWzW76xePg Kristine Brixius – Sedge Garden Elem – Kindergarten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwFXTV4be4&feature=em-share_video_user Paige Sipe – Brunson Elem – 5th grade

How do we teach K-5 Social Studies? You try - create an outline for a lesson Pick a standard Identify Activating strategy Instructional activity Assessment

How do we teach K-5 Social Studies? Inquiry Based Learning Compelling Question Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 *Summative Assessment

How do we teach K-5 Social Studies? · 5. H.1.1 Evaluate the relationships between European explorers (French, English and Spanish) and American Indian groups, based on the accuracy of historical information (beliefs, fears and leadership). · 5. C.1.1 Analyze the change in leadership, cultures, and everyday life of American Indian groups before and after European exploration. Should America Celebrate Columbus Day?

Assessment in K-5 Social Studies? What does the state assess? Teacher effectiveness as defined by student growth How does the state assess? NC Final Exam How will you assess?

Assessment in K-5 Social Studies? What does the state assess?

Assessment in K-5 Social Studies WSFCS Research and Evauation with materials from SAS, NCDPI

Assessment in K-5 Social Studies

Assessment in K-5 Social Studies? What are examples of Factual content on the NCFE Conceptual understanding on the NCFE Skills tested on the NCFE

Assessment in K-5 Social Studies? Civic Action http://commonweal.blogspot.com/

Your classroom What will you include in your K-5 Social Studies instruction? Daily Monthly Yearly