1. Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills Secondary Department Chairpersons Meeting May 25, 2011 William Turner Technical S.H.S. WELCOME

2. Social Studies Curriculum Updates Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for grades 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12: FULL IMPLEMENTATION FOR 2011-2012  Pacing Guides Available on District’s SS Website  CBC for Grades K-3 and 6  Scope and Sequence Plans: available on the District’s Social Studies Website  http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net  2012-2013: NGSSS-SS Full Implementation K-12

3. Textbook Adoption Updates Florida Department of Education- will publish list of state adopted textbooks. District Committees- MAY be formed this fall. May have to prioritize which grade levels get new textbooks first. Priority MAY be given to 6, 7, and 11. Secondary Priority MAY be given to K-3.

4. Florida State Mandates African-American History Hispanic Contributions to U.S. History Women’s Contributions to U.S. History Holocaust Education Character Education

5. Social Studies Sentinel

6. Online Courses Will be posted on the Social Sciences Website. African-American History Modules Power Point on infusing African-American History also available on social studies website.

7. 7 th Grade End of Course Exam in Civics Timeline: 2012-2013- Field Test 2013-2014- 30% of the student’s final course grade 2014-2015- student must earn a passing score on the EOC in order to receive course credit. Bottom Line: 2010-2011 4 th graders- when they reach 7 th grade- 30% rule; 2010-2011 3 rd graders- when they reach 7 th grade- passing score rule to receive credit for the course.

8. Civics EOC Test Blueprint

9. Regarding Cognitive Complexity Cognitive Complexity Breakdown Development of the Civics items by Cognitive Complexity will be spread out as noted below based on the recommendations of the Civics Content Advisory Committee: Content Low Moderate High Civics 15-% - 25% 45% - 65% 15% - 25%

10. Regarding Cognitive Complexity Level 1: Low Complexity Item The statements below are from an historical document. In which document are these statements found? A. Magna Carta B. Mayflower Compact C. Articles of Confederation * D. Declaration of Independence

11. Regarding Cognitive Complexity Level 2: Moderate Complexity Item The statements below are from an historical document. How did the opinions expressed in these statements help influence the American political system in the United States? A. citizens believed legislators should be elected * B. citizens believed government should be limited C. voters believed laws should be publicly debated D. voters believed equality should be legally assured

12. Regarding Cognitive Complexity Level 3: High Complexity Item The statements below are from an historical document. How does the modern political system in the United States uphold the principles expressed in these statements? A. by requiring voter registration laws for local elections * B. by causing elected officials to be respon- sible to citizen needs C. by allowing federal judges to be appointed by elected officials D. by making local govern- ments responsible for monitoring elections

13. U.S. History- 11 th Grade: End of Course Exam Timeline:2011-2012: Field Test 2012-2013: Full Implementation* * Decision not made by FLDOE as to what will be done with the results of the EOC Exam in 11 th Grade U.S. History

20. ALL NGSSS-SS ARE BASED ON: Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (more on that later)…

22. Instructional Projects: Providing Assistance Elementary Civics Lessons (Grades 3-5) Currently Published: Grades 3 and 4 (in the edition stage- 5 th grade). Middle School Civics Lessons (Grade 6- in the editing stage). U.S. History EOC Exam Lesson Plans- geared towards each of the 18 benchmarks- in process- to be published August 2011.

23. Where can I find these resources? http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/ Click Under Elementary Lessons- Civic Integration: Here you will find pre-post tests, each lesson per grade level, blue print of quiz, and all supporting documents to implement the lessons. Once edited, other lesson plans will be posted here as well.

24. Additional Online Resources Upcoming From the Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government at the University of Central Florida (www.loufrey.org)www.loufrey.org Will provide instructional resources (lesson plans) for the 7 th grade Civics course FOR 7 th grade teachers that are aligned to the NGSSS-SS Civics EOC Exam tested benchmarks (to be published fall 2011).

25. Other important Curricular Resources Listed Under Curriculum Documents: Social Studies Lesson Plan Template PDF- U.S. EOC Exam Power Point- Civics EOC Exam Explanation of Webb’s Cognitive Levels of Complexity

26. Class Size Amendment Update Required Courses in Middle School- 6 th grade World Geography and Future Course 6 th Grade World History, 7 th Grade Civics, 8 th Grade U.S. History MUST MEET CLASS SIZE STIPULATIONS Courses Required for SHS Graduation: 9 th grade World History, 11 th Grade U.S. History, and 12 th Grade Government/Economics MUST MEET CLASS SIZE STIPULATIONS

27. Results of Middle School Course Alignment Survey 270 Respondents 28.1%- strongly disagreed with proposed changes 13%- disagreed with proposed changes 34.4%- agreed with proposed changes 24.4%- strongly agreed with proposed changes Bottom Line: Publishers were given the mandate from FLDOE to write textbooks ON Grade Level- switching the course sequence is not feasible at this point.

28. NAEP Update Ms. Jackie Viana: 2010-2011 National Civic Educator of the Year. Department Chairperson- Hialeah Gardens Middle School

29. Webb- Complexity Levels Presentation Division of Language Arts and Reading

30. Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills Questions and Answers Thank you for your continued support and hard work!