Social Studies

An Information Bulletin for the Renewed Middle Level Curricula

(Grades 7-9)

Table of Contents

Purpose of Bulletin

Curriculum Renewal

Background
Context for Curriculum Renewal
Roles within Curriculum Renewal

Curriculum Changes

What Is Different?
What Is the Same?

Curriculum Overview

The Nature of Social Studies
Aim
Goals
Principles
Instructional Philosophy and Practices
Assessment and Evaluation of Students
Units of Study

Resource Selection and Starting Points

Professional Resources
Student Resources

Renewal Considerations

Time Allocation
Curriculum Support Documents
Inservice for the Renewed Curricula

Curriculum Evaluation

Curriculum Actualization

Appendix A - Professional Development Suggestions
Appendix B – Parent Information for a Bulletin or Newsletter
Appendix C - Characteristics and Instructional Implications for Middle Level Students
Appendix D - Foundational Objectives for Grades 7-9
Appendix E - Middle Level Skills
Appendix F - Starting Points for Resources

Student Resource List
Teacher Resource List