6-12 Social Studies Update ❧ October 11, 2022
The primary purpose of Social Studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. New York State Social Studies Framework, 2014
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❧ Purposeful integration of content and practices (skills)
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Exploration of multiple perspectives and stories Integration of primary sources and evidence-based discussions “What do we want students to do with what they know?”
NYS Social Studies Practices
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Comparison & Contextualization
Gathering, Interpreting & Using Evidence
Civic Participation
Geographic Reasoning
Economics & Economic Systems
Chronological Reasoning & Causation
Key Ideas, Conceptual Understandings & Content Specifications
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Assessment Changes
❧ ❧ Multiple Choice in response to stimulus (picture, map, chart, quote, etc.) ❧ More short answer responses ❧ Essays require students to use
documents to make connections across time and place ❧ ❧
Civic Literacy
Traditional Multiple Choice Regents Questions
❧ 16 Which development is most closely associated with early Incas development? (1) inventing the wheel as a transportation device (2) improving iron weapons (3) expanding global trade (4) adapting a mountainous environment
June 2022 Global Regents
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Link to June 2022 Global History and Geography Regents Exam
NYS Definition of Civic Readiness Civic readiness is the ability to make a positive difference in the public life of our communities through the combination of civic knowledge, skills and actions, mindsets, and experiences.
NYS Seal of Civic Readiness ❧
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A graduation recognition for students who demonstrate proficiency in the area of civics both academically and through civic engagement Awarded based on an accumulation of points over the course of a student’s HS career ❧ ❧ ❧
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Demonstrating Proficiency in Civic Knowledge (minimum 2 points) Demonstrating Civic Participation (minimum 2 points) Total of 6 points
Designed to be flexible and accessible with a variety of options to earn points toward the Seal Modeled after the Seal of Biliteracy offered through the World Language department
Possible Academic Must earn at least 2pts. from these categories Points 1a. Pass all 4 (or 5) HS SS Courses (earning course credit) 1 ❧ Criteria for Demonstrating Proficiency in Civic Knowledge
1b. Social Studies Regents Exams - Mastery level ●
Demonstrate mastery level on the Global History & Geography Regents and/or United States History Regents
1c. Social Studies Regents Exams - Proficiency Level ●
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Demonstrate proficiency in an advanced social studies course (e.g. Honors, Pre-AP, AP, IB or College/University level approved by the school district; including dual enrollment courses or others approved by the SCR Committee.
1e. Research Project ●
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Receive a passing score on the Global History & Geography Regents and/or United States History Regents (apply safety net if eligible)
1d. Pass Social Studies Courses ●
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Demonstrate civic knowledge through a social studies research project. This project must be approved by the District’s Seal of Civic Readiness Committee.
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Criteria for Demonstrating Civic Participation Must earn at least 2pts. from these categories -
2a. Civic Skills, Actions, and Mindsets - Complete a high school civic project
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2b. Civic Experiences Area I - Complete a service learning project that includes a minimum of 25 hours
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2c. Civic Experiences Area II - Demonstrate proficiency in an elective course that promotes civic engagement
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2d. Civic Experiences Area III - Participate in an extra-curricular program, or work-based learning experience that promotes civic engagement or civic action for a minimum of 40 hours.
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2e. Middle School Capstone Project - Identify an issue, Apply civic knowledge, skills, actions, and mindsets, Present overall project
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4 2f. High School Capstone Project - Identify an issue, Apply civic knowledge, skills, actions, and mindsets, Engage in a civic experience to influence change, Present overall project
Seal of Civic Readiness in Webster
❧ ● WCSD was one of 2 districts in Monroe County to be chosen to pilot this project ● Offered as a voluntary option for students ○ 9 students completed the requirements ● Leverage existing Citizens in Action Course final project for Capstone Project ○ 8 students ○ Topics included Women’s Rights, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Funding for Music Education, and Autism in the Workforce