W.3.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. 9.1.4.F.1 Explain the meaning of productivity and accountability, and describe situations in which productivity and accountability are important in the home, school, and community. Unit Essential Questions How does the land, water, and climate of NJ affect how people live? How does New Jersey’s resources provide jobs for its people? How does the geography affect the patterns of settlement? Unit Enduring Understandings Students will understand that… the Lenape living in NJ used resources in their environment. the Native Americans developed their village around the geographical terrain good for farming, hunting, and preparing food. NJ has a rich variety of landforms, including mountains, hills, and plains. Many waterways throughout NJ provide transportation and recreational opportunities. NJ has a temperate climate influenced by its nearness to the Atlantic Ocean and its distance from the equator. Unit Objectives Students will know… how to recognize and differentiate between the landforms found in NJ. how to comprehend a topographical map and understand the importance of them. the major resources that come from NJ and the importance of them. how to compare/contrast life of the Native Americans to the people of the 21st century. Unit Objectives Students will be able to… identify the landscape of NJ and its major landforms. describe how people use the waterways in NJ. read and interpret a topographical map to better understand the land of NJ. identify major natural resources and their importance in NJ. summarize the role of the seasons and region in Lenape Life. compare/contrast the daily tasks of Lenape children compared to the children of today. OCEAN COUNTY SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM Evidence of Learning Formative Assessments Teacher Observations Performance Assessments Exit Slips Games Anecdotal Records Oral Assessments/ Conferencing Daily Classwork Pre-Assessments
9.1.4.A.2 Evaluate available resources that can assist in solving problems. 9.1.4.A.5 Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in classroom and family settings. 9.1.4.B.1 Participate in brainstorming sessions to seek information, ideas, and strategies that foster creative thinking. 9.1.4.F.1 Explain the meaning of productivity and accountability, and describe situations in which productivity and accountability are important in the home, school, and community. Unit Essential Questions What post war inventions had the greatest impact on change in New Jersey? How did transportation and industries improve the lives of people living in New Jersey? Unit Enduring Understandings Students will understand that… Post war inventions led to change in New Jersey. In New Jersey during the 1800’s transportation developed, industries developed and reform improved people’s lives. Unit Objectives Students will know… New Jersey was a center for innovation. and recognize various New Jerseyans responsible for their contributions towards innovation. the impact of transportation on development and economics. Unit Objectives Students will be able to… explain why New Jersey can be considered a center for innovations describe some inventions introduced by New Jerseyans describe how new bridges, turnpikes, railroads, and steamboat travel improved transportation in New Jersey. OCEAN COUNTY SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM Evidence of Learning Formative Assessments Teacher Observation Performance Assessments Exit Slips Games Anecdotal Records Oral Assessments/ Conferencing Portfolio Daily Class Work Pre-assessments Summative Assessments Tests Quizzes Projects Problem-Based Learning Units