Class Goals and Guidelines
Ever play golf? You know, the game where you have to get the little white ball into the little hole in the ground? Well, if you are like me, it takes more than a few shots to accomplish that goal. But, no matter if my ball is in the bushes or under a tree, I always know where to aim because I look for the little white flag.
Here are your “little white flags” for Social Studies. They should always keep you on track and help you know what to aim for.
1. History: I can describe the historical accomplishments ancient civilizations are known for.
• I will accomplish this goal by using primary and secondary sources to form interpretations of important historical events.
Examples of evidence for this goal: Document-Based Question, primary source analysis, Inspiration diagrams, timelines, huaka’i research and podcasts just to name a few
2. Culture: I can describe how knowing a people’s values and beliefs helps to understand them better.
• I will accomplish this goal by describing cultural change over time.
• I will accomplish this goal by explaining the past on its own terms; not judging it by modern-day values and norms.
• I will accomplish this goal by explaining how all cultures have specific traits that impact the behavior and practices of the people within that culture.
Examples of evidence for this goal: Document-Based Question, primary source analysis, Inspiration diagrams, podcasts, textbook review, and huaka’i research
3. Geography: I can demonstrate how the physical geography of an area affects the growth and development of societies around the world.
• I will accomplish this goal by locating and identifying countries that make up major world regions and describe the characteristics of that particular region.
Examples of evidence for this goal: sheppard software, region reviews, geography quizzes and tests, textbook review
Always keep the “flag” out ahead of you and you’ll know where to aim.
