1. SOCIAL STUDIES IMPROVEMENT GOALS By: Social Studies SIP Team

2. SOCIAL STUDIES OBJECTIVE  Strategy:  Increase use of Interactive Notebooks  Incorporate "higher order thinking skills"  Activities:  Professional Development  Interactive Notebook Usage

3. SOCIAL STUDIES OBJECTIVE  Strategy:  Social Studies Curriculum Coach Ms. Conley  Activities:  Assessments and Data  Curriculum Meetings

4. ECONOMICS OBJECTIVE  Strategy:  Technology integration for demonstration and practice  Technology/Media Center Instructor Ms. Black  Activities:  Incorporate Online and Software Learning Programs Brain Pop! Discovery Streaming Learning Gizmos Scantron I-Responds Scholastic Interactive

5. ECONOMICS OBJECTIVE  Strategy:  Use hands-on and project-based thematic teaching for grades K-8  Activities:  KID Town and Classroom City Simulations Summer School academic school year  Teacher training in Classroom City Simulations  Curriculum Crafter lessons  Oakland ISD lessons

6. CIVICS / GOVERNMENT OBJECTIVE  Strategy:  Use multiple teaching approaches to ensure mastery.  Activities:  Technology  Scholastic News  Kid Town and Classroom City  Mock Elections  School/Home Projects  Curriculum Crafter lessons  Oakland ISD lessons

7. INCREASED PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT OBJECTIVE  Strategy:  Develop homework which engages parents in the learning process  Activities:  At-Home Projects and Activities  Utilize technology to improve communication

8. ANY QUESTIONS?