Innovative Approaches to Social Studies Education in Grade 7 at Highlands
Explore the latest developments in Grade 7 Social Studies at Highlands, focusing on inquiry-based learning, active classrooms, problem-based learning, technology integration, and dual language approaches. The curriculum emphasizes shifts in content delivery, skills development, and the New York State Social Studies Framework. Students delve into the history of the United States and New York State, integrating geography, economics, social issues, and political trends. Practices include gathering, interpreting, and using evidence, chronological reasoning, contextualization, and civic participation.
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What is new in Social Studies Grade 7@ Highlands? 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 Dual Language
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.
7 Grade Social Studies-Content History of the United States and New York State I Grade 7 Social Studies is arranged chronologically and incorporates geography as well as economic, social, and political trends. The course content is divided into eight Key Ideas, tracing the human experience in the United States from pre-Columbian times until the Civil War, with a focus on the people, events, and places in New York State as applicable. Throughout the course, teachers should help students see connections across time. For example, when examining indentured servitude and slavery, teachers could examine human trafficking, experiences of immigrants and informed action that citizens might take.
7 Grade Social Studies Practices Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence Chronological Reasoning Chronological Reasoning Comparison and Contextualization Comparison and Contextualization Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence Chronological Reasoning Comparison and Contextualization Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence Economic and Economic Systems Economic and Economic Systems Geographic Reasoning Geographic Reasoning Civic Participation Civic Economic and Economic Systems Civic Participation Participation Geographic Reasoning Economic and Economic Systems
7 Grade Social Studies Scope and Sequence (adapted from NYC DOE)
Benchmarks 7 Grade Social Studies Native American Project Document-Based (Stimulus) Questions and Essays Presentations using various media Note-taking, Organization, and Study Skills Assessments of topics and skills
7 Grade Social Studies-Resources Textbook Teachers Websites Ms. Daly Mr. Iasiello Mrs. Tuck Social Studies Page School Media Center District Resources Page Engageny.org
