October+11,+2012

**Agenda**
8:30-9:30- Social Studies and the 21st Century Learner/Updates-Cindy P. 9:30-10:00-Classroom walkthroughs-Sheila 10:00-10:10-- Break 10:10-10:40- Leslie with updates 10:40-10:55-Grant Updates-Patti 10:55-11:30-Dr. C

Common Terminology for Social Studies
Our new North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Social Studies has redefined the way social studies courses are taught. Take a few moments to review the common terminology for social studies below.



Activity #1: Look fors in Social Studies
Steph 1: After reviewing the common terminology above, use the Tricider below to share a look-for based on the common terminology. media type="custom" key="20749734"

Activity #2: Responding to Questions about Literacy in Social Studies
Review the Social Studies Literacy Q & A document above. Choose a question you would like to know more about. Each of us will choose a different question. Read the question and the answer. Then, open this **Shared Google Document** to share your findings.

Step 2: Return to the Tricider above. Add any other ideas you gleaned from the question you explored in the literacy document that you might look for in a social studies classroom.

3Rs: Revolution, Reaction, Reform
 * // As you watch the following social studies lesson, consider the questions below. //**

Questions to Consider
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 * ====Why would we categorize this lesson as a 21st century experience?====
 * ====As an instructional leader, how can you support social studies teachers as they shift from traditional social studies curriculum to a concept-based, integrated curriculum?====
 * ====Why is this classroom an example of a literacy-rich classroom?====

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Step 3: Return to the Tricider above. In the Pros/Cons column, click either the + or the - to share examples of where you saw the look fors listed in column 1 (+) or omissions that you could use in a post-observation conference to provide coaching and ideas for growth.

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