Study Guide.
Social Studies - CORRECT ANSWER The study of human beings. Past, Present, & Future.
Culture - CORRECT ANSWER Attitudes, Customs, & Beliefs
Diversity - CORRECT ANSWER Each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These
can be along the dimensions of race, (biology) ethnicity, (culture) gender, sexual orientation, socio-
economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies
Scope - CORRECT ANSWER The topics covered
Sequence - CORRECT ANSWER The order the topics are taught
What is Integrated Curriculum/Interdisciplinary Approach ? - CORRECT ANSWER Cuts across all subject
areas, subjects are woven together at one time and not taught in separate classes throughout the day.
C3 Framework - CORRECT ANSWER College, Career, and Civic life
The 4 Dimensions of the C3 Framework - CORRECT ANSWER Dimension1: Developing Questions &
Planning Inquiries
English Language Arts/Literacy Commmon Core Connections
Dimension 2: Applying Disciplinary Concepts & Tools
Civics, Economics, Geography, & History
Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources & Using Evidence
Dimension 4: Communicating Conclusions & Taking Informed Action
Social Studies State Standards - CORRECT ANSWER Standards are topical organization of an academic
content area. The 4 standards in Social Studies are:
,History, Geography, Economics, & Civics.
Social Studies curriculum is a combination of - CORRECT ANSWER Widening Horizons & Spiral Curriculum
Widening Horizons - CORRECT ANSWER Learning proceeds from the here and now to the far away and
long ago.
Starts with the local environment, family & neighborhood then expands horizons to the community, city,
state, region,U.S., & world.
Spiral Curriculum - CORRECT ANSWER Visit & revisit important concepts &
10 themes.
Explain Lesson Alignment
(Standards=Objective=Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER The lesson OBJECTIVE should align with
STANDARDS, and the ASSESSMENT should align with OBJECTIVES- that is, assessments should directly
measure what students were expected to learn.
Explain how an objective is to be measured and what form of assessment is to be used. - CORRECT
ANSWER The objective is to be measured by implementing an assessment.
Summative= sum/at the end
Formative=during lesson
Formal=written
informal=observable, checklist, questions
pretest
posttest
Formal Strategies - CORRECT ANSWER Essay tests
Objective tests (true/false &multiple choice)
Informal Strategies - CORRECT ANSWER Method: Work Sample Collection of children's work that
demonstrates what they know and are able to do
, Purpose: Provides a concrete example of learning; can show growth and achievement over time.
Guidelines: Make sure that the work sample demonstrates what children know and are able to do. Let
children help select the items they want to use as examples of their learning.
Method: Portfolio Collection of children's work samples and other products
Purpose: Provides documentation of a child's achievement in specific areas over time; can include test
scores, writing work samples, videotapes, etc
Guidelines: Make sure the portfolio is not a dumpster but a thoughtful collection of materials that
documents learning over time.
Method: Interview Engaging children in discussion through questions.
Purpose: Allows children to explain behavior, work samples, or particular answers.
Guidelines: Ask questions at all levels of Bloom's taxonomy in order to gain insight into children's
learning.
I learned statements
Ask Questions
Clear/unclear
Week in review
Search for meaning
Self-reporting
Record keeping
Journal entries
Spot-check inventory popsicles sticks
Pyramid discussions
Think-pair-share
Circle meetings
Displays
Illustrations