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Motivation In Social Studies Using generalizations and creative, parallel histories.

Motivation In Social Studies Using generalizations and creative, parallel histories. Ian Byrd, GGUSD. Example Themes. “Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies in chaos.” - Will Durant. “Over time, rules can be outgrown.”. “Unique perspectives are worth protecting.”.

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Motivation In Social Studies Using generalizations and creative, parallel histories.

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  1. Motivation In Social StudiesUsing generalizations and creative, parallel histories. Ian Byrd, GGUSD

  2. Example Themes “Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies in chaos.” - Will Durant “Over time, rules can be outgrown.” “Unique perspectives are worth protecting.”

  3. Why Use A Theme

  4. Photo by Dndavis http://www.flickr.com/photos/dndavis/3914340738/ Forms A Story

  5. Abstract Idea Picture by RuTemple http://www.flickr.com/photos/rtds/122385899/

  6. Guides Instruction http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepphoto/3942501025/

  7. Reusable Idea

  8. How To Develop A Meaningful, Useful, Standards-friendly Theme?

  9. Applicable to future study (not too specific). Captures big idea of the year’s curriculum Connects with standards Social Studies Theme

  10. Depth & Complexity Sayings, Quotes, or Proverbs Content Imperatives Universal Themes Generalizations Standards Overview “Big” Standards

  11. 4th Grade Example

  12. Students learn the story of their home state, unique in American history in terms of its vast and varied geography, its many waves of immigration beginning with pre-Columbian societies, its continuous diversity, economic energy, and rapid growth. In addition to the specific treatment of milestones in California history, students examine the state in the context of the rest of the nation, with an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution and the relationship between state and federal government.

  13. Students learn the story of their home state, unique in American history in terms of its vast and varied geography, its many waves of immigration beginning with pre-Columbian societies, its continuous diversity, economic energy, and rapid growth. In addition to the specific treatment of milestones in California history, students examine the state in the context of the rest of the nation, with an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution and the relationship between state and federal government.

  14. Depth & Complexity Universal Theme Generalizations Content Imperatives Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes Try It With 4th Grade

  15. Depth & Complexity Universal Theme Generalizations Content Imperatives Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes 4th Grade Standards Conflict can be positive or negative.

  16. Overtime, multiple perspectives lead toconflict. New points of view create a paradox. A convergence of points of view lead to new points of view.

  17. Depth & Complexity Content Imperatives Universal Theme Generalizations Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes Try It With 8th Grade

  18. What To Do With It? http://www.flickr.com/photos/tm-tm/3107926262/

  19. Planning Lessons

  20. Tools of early humans “Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty and dies in chaos.” Tools are the origin of order

  21. Effects of surplus “Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty and dies in chaos.” Surplus frees up time and leads to new liberties

  22. Alexander the Great “Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty and dies in chaos.” Alexander took advantage of the chaos in Greece

  23. Parallel Histories Students create their own civilization and develop a history for it that parallels the year’s curriculum.

  24. Assessment • Per lesson: find examples that support the generalization • Graph the truth of our statement over time • Unit essays: prove the thesis

  25. Why A Parallel History • High level of interaction with content • Students own history - motivation • Infuse creativity and utilize students’ talents • Culminating activity - end of unit • Develop project piece by piece - done by open house :)

  26. ConcernConnect to standards and keep it rigorous. Not just a creative project.

  27. End of Unit Worksheet Theme Questions Standards

  28. 6th Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies in chaos. What is the effect of geography on your civilization? How did geography and technology converge to create a surplus in your civilization? What is the origin of tools in your civilization? 6.1.1 Describe the hunter-gatherer societies, including the development of tools and the use of fire. 6.1.2. Identify the locations of human communities that populated the major regions of the world and describe how humans adapted to a variety of environments. and shelter.

  29. 4th

  30. 8th

  31. Integrate Across Disciplines

  32. Plate Tectonics Weapons International Studies Paintings Dramas Technology Architecture Art Poetry Weather Religion Travel Brochures Mythology Plantlife Dioramas Music Clothing Biographies

  33. Any Ideas? What could your students do?

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