Social Studies Curriculum 2009-2010
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School District of Holmen Social Studies Curriculum 2009-2010 The Social Studies staff will help all students develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions as engaged citizens of a culturally diverse and democratic society in an ever-changing and interdependent world. Table of Contents Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 3 District Information ....................................................................................................................... 4-9 Educational Philosophy Statement ............................................................................................... 4 District Vision / District Mission Statement / Strategic Initiatives ................................................... 5 Learner Goals .............................................................................................................................. 6 Wisconsin Teacher Standards ...................................................................................................... 7 School Board, Administration ....................................................................................................... 8 Board of Education Action Regarding State Standards ........................................................... 9 Curriculum Information ............................................................................................................ 10-14 Social Studies Vision & Mission Statement ................................................................................ 10 Visual for Social Studies of Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions ................................................. 11 Social Studies Committee .......................................................................................................... 12 Timeline for Implementation ....................................................................................................... 13 Self Study Action Plans Updated ................................................................................................ 14 Elementary Curriculum ............................................................................................................. 15-48 Elementary Introduction ............................................................................................................. 15 Kindergarten ......................................................................................................................... 16-19 Grade 1 ................................................................................................................................. 20-23 Grade 2 ................................................................................................................................. 24-27 Grade 3 ................................................................................................................................. 28-32 Grade 4 ................................................................................................................................. 33-37 Grade 5 ................................................................................................................................. 38-45 Instructional Strategies and Assessment Information ............................................................ 46-48 Middle School Curriculum ........................................................................................................ 49-85 Middle School Introduction ......................................................................................................... 50 . Grade 6 ................................................................................................................................. 51-63 Grade 7 ................................................................................................................................. 64-73 Grade 8 ................................................................................................................................. 74-83 Instructional Strategies and Assessment Information ............................................................ 84-85 High School Curriculum .......................................................................................................... 86-228 High School Introduction ........................................................................................................ 87-88 Social Studies 9 ..................................................................................................................... 89-90 United States History I............................................................................................................ 91-97 United States History II ......................................................................................................... 98-102 Advanced Placement: United States History ...................................................................... 103-121 Contemporary US History .................................................................................................. 122-125 Government ....................................................................................................................... 126-133 AP Government.................................................................................................................. 134-141 Civil Law ............................................................................................................................ 142-146 Street Law .......................................................................................................................... 147-151 Economics ......................................................................................................................... 152-157 Wisconsin History ............................................................................................................... 158-162 World Geography Studies .................................................................................................. 163-169 Eastern World History ........................................................................................................ 170-177 Western History I ................................................................................................................ 178-182 Western World History II .................................................................................................... 183-187 School District of Holmen Page 1 Global-Institutional Issues .................................................................................................. 188-193 Behavior-Inequity Issues .................................................................................................... 194-197 Special Topics in Social Studies ......................................................................................... 198-200 Psychology I ....................................................................................................................... 201-206 Psychology II ...................................................................................................................... 207-212 AP Psychology ................................................................................................................... 213-227 Instructional Strategies and Assessment Information ................................................................ 228 Appendices ............................................................................................................................ 229-247 Appendix A: Wisconsin’s Model Academic Standards for Social Studies........................... 230-239 Appendix B: Bloom’s Taxonomy ........................................................................................ 240-241 Appendix C: Glossary of curriculum-related terms ............................................................. 242-243 Appendix D: Statutes and Policies included in Social Studies Instruction ......................... 244-246 Appendix E: Resources/References................................................................................... 247 School District of Holmen Page 2 Executive Summary he Social Studies committee has worked to develop a curriculum that provides a T framework for social studies education and student learning in the School District of Holmen. This document is a road map for teachers, administrators, parents and students. It includes district and content specific information. It is a guide that focuses on student learning by defining a vision and curriculum aligned to the state standards and includes vocabulary and strategies essential for understanding. The result is a dynamic document that supports student achievement in the District. he main part of the curriculum is divided by grade level. The curriculum for each level T outlines what the student should know or be able to do. It is student-focused, defining competencies, embedding standards, and outlining assessment expectations. Competencies are the broadest skills, knowledge or attitudes that tell students what primary intended outcomes they will learn. These competencies are developed from state standards, test objectives, textbooks, curriculum guides, and other professional sources. They are student centered, observable, and measurable. Assessment expectations establish the acceptable level of performance based on district criteria by grade level or discipline. he former State Superintendent of Public