Our 2015-2016 Social Studies instructional maps have some new features we would like to share with you, as well as point out some information that will better help you utilize this resource. Each map is divided into columns: (1) TN State Social Studies Standards, (2) Guiding Questions & Vocabulary, (3) Instructional Activities & Resources Each standard has a “Content Strand Code.” The codes are as follows: C – Culture, E – Economics, G – Geography, H – History, P – Government, Civics, and Politics, and TN – Tennessee Connection. For more information about the definition of each strand go to: In support of the Comprehensive Literacy Improvement Plan (CLIP), each instructional map has English Language Arts (ELA) standards imbedded in the Activities/Instructional Resources column (coded in green), as well as sample integrated ELA lesson plans at the end of each quarter. A “Tool Kit” of resources can be found on the last page. This section identifies resources found within the document, as well as some additional avenues of information. For a comprehensive list of resources for grades K-5 visit our resources website: A comprehensive list of the Tennessee Social Studies standards can be found at: WIDA
WIDA English Language Development (ELD) standards and example Model Performance Indicator (MPI) strands appear within this document to provide teachers with appropriate scaffolding examples for ELLs and struggling readers. Strands of MPIs related to the domain of Reading are provided and linked to the corresponding set of CCR standards. By referencing the provided MPIs and those MPIs within the given links, teachers have access to “I can” statements that are appropriately leveled for ELLs (and struggling readers) in their classrooms. Additionally, MPIs can be referenced for designing new and/or modifying existing assessments. WIDA ”Can Do” Name charts may be located here: (password: SCS-ESL) WIDA Below is a sample of modifications provided on the WIDA site, feel free to search WIDA for other examples. Example: Reading “Historical Events, Figures and Leaders” Entering: Match examples of historical events with illustrations and labels Beginning: Identify features, people, or events depicted in illustrations and phrases Developing: Compare/contrast different time periods or people using graphic organizers and sentences Expanding: Interpret effects of historical events on people's during different time periods using graphic organizers and text Bridging: Detect trends based on historical events or people's actions using grade-level text A Word about Vocabulary Instruction…
Time 1st Quarter Time 3rd Quarter Weeks 1-3 Geography – America before European Exploration Using maps, locating places using latitudes and longitudes, identifying rivers, states, cities, and continents. Summarizes the ancient civilizations, and early Indian tribes. Weeks 1-3 Creating a New Government Analyze the principles of the documents of the new government and the ratification process. 4-6 First Tennesseans – Exploration of 15th and 16th Centuries Identify the 4 TN tribes and analyze the effects of exploration, migration, and resources on the growth of TN. Identify routes of explorers and analyze their impact on indigenous peoples and the environment. Weeks 4-6 Westward Expansion Explain the events and successes of the presidency of George Washington. Describe the events, struggles, and successes of the Louisiana Purchase. Weeks 7-9 European Colonization Understand the successes and failures of European colonization and the differing views of the colonists and American Indians. Weeks 7-9 Texas Independence/Mexican War Explain the fight for Texas independence against Mexico. Explain the causes and consequences of the Mexican War. Time 2nd Quarter Time 4th Quarter Weeks 1-2 European Colonization Identify the major leaders and groups of the 13 colonies. Weeks 1-4 Growth of the Republic Explain the factors of the Industrial Revolution Causes and effects of the expansion of the plantation system and slavery. Discuss important people of the reform movement and the Compromise of 1850. Weeks 3-4 Settlers Analyze the reasons for people coming to the colonies and the early democratic ideas and practices of the colonial period. Weeks 4-9 Culture – Geography – History - Economics Recognize Global and Environmental Issues Africa in April and Memphis in May Locate AA and MM country on a Compare and contrast culture, holidays, and national symbols. Weeks 5-9 The War for Independence Explain causes and consequences of the French and Indian War. Explain how political, religious, and economic and interests brought about the Revolution. State Standards Guiding Questions/Vocabulary Instructional Activities & Resources
Tier 2 & 3 European Colonization 1-2 4.13 Locate the first 13 colonies and explain how their location and geographic features influenced their development and settlement patterns. (G) 4.14 Write informative texts identifying major leaders and groups responsible for the founding of colonies in North America and the reasons for their founding, including: (C, E, H, P) Lord Baltimore, Maryland John Smith, Virginia Williams, Rhode Island John Winthrop, Massachusetts William Bradford, Plymouth James Oglethorpe 4.15 Cite and explain examples from informational texts about how economic opportunities and political, religious, and social institutions evolved in the colonial era. (C, E, G, H, P) 4.13 I can explain how geographical features and locations of the first 13 colonies influenced their development and settlement patterns. 4.14 I can distinguish and identify the major leaders and groups responsible for the founding of colonies in North America and why they were founded. Content Vocabulary (Tier 3): Colony, Colonial, Mayflower Compact, Mission, Native American, Slavery, Taxes, of Tears, Puritan, Preamble, Constitution, Economic, Resources, Era, Democratic Ideas Academic Vocabulary (Tier 2): mission, invade, resources, major, patterns, evolve, features (See Vocabulary Strategies on p. 5) 4.15 I can how economic opportunities, political, religious, and social institutions changed during the colonial era. 4.13 Create a map of the 13 colonies an interactive mapmaker. Explain how location and geography influenced development 4.14 Write informative texts identifying major leaders and groups responsible for the founding of colonies in North America and the reasons for their founding, including: (Literacy W.4.2) The links below are sources of information for the following: Lord Baltimore, Maryland John Smith, Virginia Roger Williams, Rhode Island John Winthrop, Massachusetts William Bradford, Plymouth James Oglethorpe, Georgia 4.15 Cite and explain examples from informational texts about how economic opportunities and political, religious, and social institutions evolved in the colonial era. (Literacy RI.4.1) Early Settlers 3-4