Knox County Schools Social Studies Department Welcome!

Knox County SchoolsSocial Studies DepartmentWelcome!

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Department Staff10th Floor, AJ Building594-1730 (office)594-1743 (fax)Judy W. Newgent, Social Studies, K-12judy.newgent@knoxschools.orgKatherine Petko, K-12 Instructional Coachkatherine.petko@knoxschools.orgVickie Beckers, Administrative Assistantvickie.beckers@knoxschools.orgWe’re here to support you!

Resources

Knox County’s StrategicPlan and Social StudiesThe Social Studies Curriculum/Content Provides Critical Support forKnox County’s Strategic Plan andInstructional Goals

All CurriculaKCS SchoolWires forTeachersSocial Studies Department

Curriculum Frameworksfor Grades 3-12Grades 3-12 social studies “strands” include:C- CultureE- EconomicsG- GeographyH- HistoryP- Political Science, Governance and CivicsT- TennesseeAre noted at the end of each standardsThink of these six separate strands ascomprising the whole of the Social Studiescurriculum framework.

Directions for Accessing theSocial Studies Teacher Pages onSchoolwiresLog-in with Active Directory CredentialsGo to Social Studies DepartmentVisit the site often for announcements,professional developmentopportunities, curriculum updates,and additional resources.

TennesseeSocial StudiesStandards for K-12Online curriculum written to theSocial StudiesStandards

TN History for Kids Resources/booklets forgrades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources/booklets forgrades 8, 10, and 11 Website: tnhistoryforkids.org

Textbook Log-in InformationStudies Weekly3rd and 4th Grades On SchoolWires ongrade level teacherpages See Handout

Textbook Log-in InformationTennessee Through Time, 5th Grade For Teachers:Go to http://digital.gibbssmitheducation.com/tennessee the later years 6/Click Add to Cart, which is in the red box (the one on top) and to the rightof Tennessee Through Time: The Later Years 0.00.After clicking Add to Cart, click Register.You will then be on the Site Registration.Complete that portion, using your KCS email address and a password ofeach teacher's choice.Confirm the password.Click the box beside the phrase Is Teacher.Complete first name and last name.Click Register.Click Complete Purchase (there is not an actual purchase with this set up,of course).Tennessee Through Time: The Later Years should be seen at the top ofthe page. Click that title, and you should have access. For students:ALL students gain access to the site by using the following district-widelogin information.Username: 5kc37917Password: kcstttgrade5

Secondary Textbook LoginInformation for CoreCourses 6th Grade- Pearson 7th and 8th – McGraw Hill (on SchoolWiresTeacher sites) Grades 10 and 12 Pearson Grades 9 and 11 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Administrative Information &“TO DO” List: Syllabus (Grading Policy, Classroom Managements Policies,General Topics Covered/Pacing, Outside Resources,Expectations, Rubrics, Projects, Materials Needed, ContactInformation, etc.)I-211 Policy*Syllabus RequirementsPersonalized Learning PlanOut of District CreditTextbook/Materials/ResourcesConsistently check email and the Social StudiesTeacher Schoolwires for announcements,professional development opportunities, & otherimportant information*The Social Studies Department does not approve any film to be shown in itsentirety for instructional purposes, with the possible exception of FilmStudies class.

Required High School CoursesREQUIRED HS COURSES: World History and Geography United States Government and Civics United States History and Geography Economics Personal Finance (CTE and Social Studies)Electives: Variety of A.P. & Honors Courses Psychology, Sociology Contemporary Issues, Modern History Bible History, Ancient History, Civics, Film Studies,Americans at War, and more!

State Social StudiesAssessments: Field tests for grades 3-8 for2016-2017 SYAdditional information to follow, asreleased by TDOEFind all resources at www.tn.govClick: EducationClick: Assessments and Click: Social Studies

Classroom Observations &Best PracticesTEAM Evaluation Model Best Practices Daily Objectives Unpacking the Standards

Critical Questions:1. What do we want each student to learn?2. How will we know when each student has learned it?3. How will we respond when a student experiencesdifficulty in learning?4. How will we respond when a student alreadyknows it? Utilize Formative Assessments on a dailybasis. Work in collaborative teams to positivelyimpact student achievement Always have your students’ bestinterests at heart!

CONTENT KNOWLEDGEIS KEY!!Social Studies is the integrated study of the socialsciences and humanities to promote civiccompetence. Within the school program, socialstudies provides coordinated, systematic studydrawing upon such disciplines as anthropology,archaeology, economics, geography, history, law,philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, andsociology, as well as appropriate content from thehumanities, mathematics, and natural sciences.The primary purpose of Social Studies is to help youngpeople develop the ability to make informedandreasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of aculturally diverse, democraticsociety in aninterdependent world. (NCSS)

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State Social Studies Assessments: Field tests for grades 3-8 for 2016-2017 SY Additional information to follow, as released by TDOE Find all resources at www.tn.gov Click: Education Click: Asses