Social Studies Department Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 16th
Chromebook Distribution
Students will receive chromebooks and training next week in the Media Center during Social Studies classes.
Magnet Themed Lessons
Remember to aim for at least one Magnet Themed Lesson for Unit of Study in your classes. Relevant and standards inspired. Let me know if you have any questions about this. See the link below.
Magnet Sample Themed Lessons
Store lessons, ideas, and student work related to magnet themed lessons here!
Picture Day
Students will take pictures during Social Studies classes on Tuesday, Sept. 30th. Plan on about using about 20 minutes of class time to take them there and back that day. I'll send a schedule as soon as I create it.
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We have a fairly large amount of Social Studies Department $ available. Please let me know if you have anything you would like to purchase for your classroom. Maps, globes, books, etc. If possible send a link to what you would like to purchase if found online or provide the catalog information.
Constitution Day is Tomorrow!
Be sure you are teaching about the Constitution tomorrow in your classes. I've emailed several resources. It's the law! :-)
Benchmarks
Testing on the Chromebooks will begin in January. Until then, use AIL bubble sheets and scan using your Ipad.
*Important - the benchmark will close on the last day of the testing window. Be sure that all tests (including make-ups) are scanned and grading is completed by that last day of the window.
Learning Targets
Be sure to incorporate DOK verbs into your daily learning targets and aim for those higher levels to increase student engagement.
AIL Videos
We will watch the AIL training videos today during our meeting. Slight change from the original date, which was tomorrow (Wednesday) during planning.
AIL Videos
Creating and sharing a pre-assessment,
D5 Data Team 5 Step Process,
Benchmarks for Middle School (Google Chromebooks),
Make-up Benchmark Testing
D5 Data Team 5 Step Process,
Benchmarks for Middle School (Google Chromebooks),
Make-up Benchmark Testing