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Academic Standards

Academic Standards. The New Academic Standards. Notable Changes. Fewer, clearer, higher P-12 Prepared Graduates (PSWR) Grade Level Articulation Concepts and Skills Social Studies Combined (8 big ideas). Nomenclature. Prepared Graduate Competencies. Prepared graduates in social studies:

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Academic Standards

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  1. Academic Standards

  2. The New Academic Standards

  3. Notable Changes • Fewer, clearer, higher • P-12 • Prepared Graduates (PSWR) • Grade Level Articulation • Concepts and Skills • Social Studies Combined (8 big ideas)

  4. Nomenclature

  5. Prepared Graduate Competencies Prepared graduates in social studies: • Use the tools, thinking, and practices of history, geography, economics, and civics to: a)Solve problems, make decisions and analyze issues from multiple perspectives as a responsible member of society b) Read, write, and communicate ideas  History: • Develop an understanding of how people view, construct and interpret history • Analyze key historical periods and patterns of change over time within and across nations and cultures Geography: • Develop spatial understanding, perspectives, and personal connections to the world • Examine places and regions, and the connections among them  Economics: • Understand the allocation of scarce resources in societies through analysis of individual choice, market interaction, and public policy • Acquire the knowledge and economic reasoning skills to make sound financial decisions (PFL) Civics: • Analyze and practice rights, roles, and responsibilities of citizens • Analyze the origins, structure, and functions of governments and their impacts on societies and citizens

  6. 21st Century Skills • Critical Thinking • Information Literacy • Collaboration • Self-Direction • Invention

  7. Timeline of implementation support process Awareness & Dissemination Alignment Implementation Adoption December 2011 February-May 2010 June 2010-June 2011 December 2009-February 2010

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