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 three 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 State 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 lives 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 1-5 Geography – Environment Maps, globes, continents, physical features landforms, rivers, scarcity, regions Products, natural resources, related to regions, interactions of people with their environment, and unique weather events Weeks 1-4 Europe Diversity and its contributions to the culture, history of the region, major countries, physical features, scarcity, major imports and exports, compare and contrast monarchy and democracy Weeks 6-9 North America Interpret culture, physical features summarize the history, location of regions and countries, goods and services, import vs. exports, and natural resources Weeks 5-6 Antarctica Diversity and its contributions to the culture, history of the region, major countries, physical features, scarcity, major imports and exports, impact of people on the environment, McMurdo Station Weeks 7-9 Australia Culture and History of the region and people, major countries, physical features, scarcity of the region, government, imports and exports, and economics, Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand, Ayers, Rock, Tasmania Time 2nd Quarter Time 4th Quarter Weeks 1-5 North America Culture, language, clothing, beliers, map features, timelines, historical people inventors/inventions, purpose of government, three branches of government, Constitutions Weeks 1-3 Asia Major components of history and culture, story, major countries of the continent, major physical features, imports and exports, how supply and demand affect prices of products 6-9 South America Describe the history and culture of South America, Identify the major countries and physical features, scarcity, imports and exports, compare and contrast types of government Weeks 4-6 Africa Major components of history and culture, African folk tale, major countries, major exports and imports, natural resources, scarcity around specific regions, Monarchy (Kings) of Africa and Africa in April Weeks 7-9 Tennessee History and culture, major historical people, inventors, or inventions. History of Blues in Memphis, major exports and imports, natural resources, scarcity around specific regions, and Memphis Celebrations such as Memphis in May. State Standards Guiding Questions/Vocabulary Tier 2 & 3 Instructional Activities & Resources