Parallel Histories: Social Studies

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

★Depth & Complexity ★Content Imperatives ★Universal Concepts

“appropriately differentiated classroom

material, activities, projects, products, homework, and assessments

complex enough

abstract enough

open-ended enough

multifaceted enough

stretch in knowledge, thinking, and production.” Carol Ann Tomlinson

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A universal concept connects information within, between and across subjects or disciplines. Kaplan & Gould The Flip Book, Too

Universal Concepts Kaplan & Gould, The Flip Book,Too

Universal Concepts Change Systems Relationships Structure Interdependence Conﬂict Order Power Change Patterns Kaplan & Gould, The Flip Book,Too

POWER Math Writing Science Social Studies

POWER... can be seen or unseen

POWER... can take many forms

POWER... can be taken or given

CHANGE Math Writing Science Social Studies

Change... can be positive or negative

Change... is necessary for growth

Change... leads to additional change

Deductive Lesson

Change Systems Relationships Structure Interdependence Conﬂict Order Power Change Patterns

Inductive Lesson

Subject-Speciﬁc Generalizations

Example Themes

Example Themes “Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies in chaos.” - Will Durant

Example Themes

Example Themes “Quality writing is clear, correct, and concise.”

Example Themes

Example Themes “Power can be seen or unseen.”

“Over time, rules can be outgrown.”

“Over time, rules can be outgrown.” “Unique perspectives are worth protecting.”

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Reusable Idea

connects with standards

captures big idea connects with standards

connects with standards

captures big idea connects with standards

useful in future captures big idea connects with standards

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts Big Idea of Curriculum Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts Earth Science Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts water primary shaping force of landscapes heat moves from warmer objects to cooler objects movement of plates Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts water primary shaping force of landscapes Power heat moves from warmer objects to cooler objects Change movement of plates Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

4th Grade TX Social Studies “Big Idea Of Curriculum”

Social Studies, Grade 4(a) Introduction. 1) In Grade 4, students examine the history of Texas from the early beginnings to the present…Historical content focuses on Texas history including the Texas revolution, establishment of the Republic of Texas, and subsequent annexation to the United States…

(2) History. The student understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas and the Western Hemisphere. The student is expected to…

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts similarities/differences of Native-American groups Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts similarities/differences of Native-American groups causes/effects of European exploration/colonization… Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts similarities/differences of Native-American groups causes/effects of European exploration/colonization… causes/effects of the Texas Revolution Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts similarities/differences of Native-American groups causes/effects of European exploration/colonization… causes/effects of the Texas Revolution political, economic, and social changes in Texas Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts similarities/differences of Native-American groups causes/effects of European exploration/colonization… causes/effects of the Texas Revolution political, economic, and social changes in Texas contributions of people of various racial/ethnic/religious groups Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts similarities/differences of Native-American groups causes/effects of European exploration/colonization… causes/effects of the Texas Revolution political, economic, and social changes in Texas contributions of people of various racial/ethnic/religious groups people organized governments in different ways Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts similarities/differences of Native-American groups causes/effects of European exploration/colonization… causes/effects of the Texas Revolution political, economic, and social changes in Texas contributions of people of various racial/ethnic/religious groups people organized governments in different ways Texas, the United States, and other parts of the world are economically interdependent Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts similarities/differences of Native-American groups causes/effects of European exploration/colonization… causes/effects of the Texas Revolution Change political, economic, and social changes in Texas contributions of people of various racial/ethnic/religious groups people organized governments in different ways Texas, the United States, and other parts of the world are economically interdependent Conﬂict Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts similarities/differences of Native-American groups causes/effects of European exploration/colonization… causes/effects of the Texas Revolution Change political, economic, and social changes in Texas contributions of people of various racial/ethnic/religious groups people organized governments in different ways Texas, the United States, and other parts of the world are economically interdependent Conﬂict Causes lead to unexpected effects. Expect the unexpected. Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

A convergence of points of view leads to new points of view.

A convergence of points of view leads to new points of view. Change over time leads to paradoxes.

A convergence of points of view leads to new points of view. Change over time leads to paradoxes. New points of view create conﬂict.

Depth & Complexity Content Universal Imperatives Concepts Big Idea of Curriculum Sayings, Proverbs, & Quotes

Generate Themes For Your Curriculum

Generate Themes For Your Curriculum Writing

Generate Themes For Your Curriculum Writing Science

Generate Themes For Your Curriculum Writing Social Studies Science

Generate Themes For Your Curriculum Writing Social Studies Science Reading

Effects Of Theme

Planning Lessons

Tools of early humans

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

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

Effects of surplus

Effects of surplus Surplus frees up time and leads to new liberties

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

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great Alexander took advantage of the chaos in Greece

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

Assessment

Student Understanding

Parallel Histories

Parallel Histories What? Why? How?

Motivation

High Level Of Interaction With Content

Creativity & Talents

Culminating Activity

Huge Idea Piece By Piece

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Byrdonia

Theme estions Qu

Theme estions Qu Standards

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6.1.2. Identify locations of communities that populated the regions of the world. Describe how humans adapted to a variety of environments and shelter.

Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies in chaos. What is the What is the How did effect of origin of tools in geography and geography on your civilization? technology your civilization? converge to create a surplus in your civilization? 6.1.2. Identify locations of communities that populated the regions of the world. Describe how humans adapted to a variety of environments and shelter.

What is the effect of geography on your civilization? Since we are located near the coast, Byrdonians have come to depend on ﬁshing for food and boats for travel.

What is the origin of tools in your civilization? Because of our dependence on the ocean for food, we developed ﬁshing tools using reeds and bones from ﬁsh for hooks. .

How did geography and technology converge to create a surplus in your civilization? In Byrdonia, we developed a surplus by utilizing tools provided by our coastal civilization to improve the efﬁciency of our ﬁshing and farming.

5th Grade TX US History

(3) History. The student understands the events that led from the Articles of Confederation to the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the government it established. The student is expected to: ★ (A) identify the contributions of individuals including James Madison and Roger Sherman who helped create the U.S. Constitution; and ★ (B) summarize the events that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

Subject theme 5th grade standards...

4th Grade TX Texas History

(2) History. The student understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas and the Western Hemisphere. The student is expected to: • (A) summarize reasons for European exploration and settlement of Texas and the Western Hemisphere;

Subject theme 4th grade standards...

2nd Grade TX Local Community

(1) History. The student understands the historical significance of landmarks and celebrations in the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to: ★ (A) explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving ★ (B) identify and explain the significance of various community, state, and national landmarks such as the county courthouse and state and national capitol buildings.

Subject theme 2nd grade standards...

Integrate Across Disciplines

4th Grade Science The students know that Earth consists of useful resources and its surface is constantly changing. observe & identify slow changes to Earth's surface caused by weathering, erosion, and deposition from water, wind, and ice

2nd Grade Science (10) Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes rocks, soil, water, and gases of the atmosphere. The student is expected to: (A) describe and illustrate the water cycle; and (B) identify uses of natural resources.

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

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Parallel Histories: Social Studies

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