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Mr. Robert BarnhartMrs. Karen BixlerMrs. Patricia BrokenshireMrs. Carole Burton-HaldemanMrs. Claire HertzMr. Jim HorrellMrs. Lisa BanavichMr. Matthew MahaneyMrs. Sandy Oechslin
Mr. Greg PezzaDr. Maryjane RichmondMrs. Kim TurnbullMrs. Andrea WadsworthMr. Marc Wodotinsky
Site VisitsNeeds Assessments
Parent Survey Teacher Survey Student Survey Curriculum Analysis
Research
Actual Pennridge Upper Dublin Abington Upper Merion
Virtual Jenkintown Springfield Radnor Council Rock Newtown Wissahickon Lower Merion Central Bucks Cheltenham
Scope and SequenceCurriculumStandard AlignmentCurriculum CycleResourcesTechnologySS instruction scheduleClass sizeElectives
Educational TripsCo-Teaching ModelsLiterature UsedAP’sBudgetTeam PlanningCurrent EventsGeography & Map SkillsInclusionVirtual Field Trips
Identify on-line texts with on-line resources
Maintain depth over breadth philosophy
More focus on 21st century skills Maintain focus on research and
presentation skills Align research skills across the grades
Maintain interdisciplinary program Maintain/improve focus on current
events, citizenship, and geography skills
95% of students thought we covered big
ideas 90% thought work was engaging Student and parents - more technology,
geography and current events
Pine Road Maps and geography skills Update classroom literature libraries tied
to S.S. Integrate technology Experiential learning through
simulations Current events
Murray Avenue Integrate maps, geography skills,
current events; integrate technology Incorporate electronic/paper-based
simulation activities Opportunities to develop 21st Century Skills through Webquests, etc. Investigate ways of collaborating with
students/experts in different locations
High School Offer 9th-10th grade AP elective in Human
Geog.( approved by the board on 2/15/11)
Explore opportunities to use media center in Social Studies classes
Explore ways of making CAPS a service learning project that would have a curricular connection
Explore new literature options for World Studies and American Studies
As we review curriculum and eligible content for the Keystone Exams, analyze the U.S. Government course and the need for additional requirements.
Adoption of Scott Foresman Strengths
Strong visual imagery for ELLs▪ Big books option▪ Song posters and poem charts▪ Big book atlas▪ Focus on developmental
reading skills
Technology
On-line student and teacher editions On-line teacher planner Interactive leveled readers DVD virtual fieldtrips Audio CD’s
Adoption of HarcourtBenefits of Program
• E-book read aloud• Examview test generator• Aligns with standards• Leveled readers – read aloud online in
addition to the hard copy• Study guides available as a review• Interactive desk maps• Multimedia resources • Timeline display
• Adoption of Holt Social Studies
• Rigorous and Relevant
• Stresses higher cognitive skills
• Units are organized by big ideas and essential questions to align with the state standards
• On-line texts with multimedia presentations
• User-friendly for teachers and students
• Emphasis on Social Studies skills development
• Adoption of Holt Social Studies - Cont’d
• Interactive Maps and geography resources
• Primary and Secondary Resources and enrichment activities
• Audio book • Differentiated activities (adaptable for IEP, ELL
and GIEP students)
• Interactive eBook and Resources
• Assessments include PSSA type questions
European History Middle Ages Renaissance Reformation Scientific Revolution Enlightenment and Revolution The Modern World Geography
Exploration and SettlementLife in the ColoniesRevolutionary WarConstitutionBuilding a New Nation (Early
Presidents) Jackson Era and Western ExpansionSectionalismCivil War and ReconstructionGovernment/Economics/Citizenship
Quality of ancillaries
Availability and quality of online edition
Differentiated instruction
Alignment with PA standards
Compliance with College Board for AP materials
Positive student feedback and learning
outcomes
Maintain current curriculum sequence
World Studies (Grade 9) American Studies (Grade 10) Political Science, Economics, AP U.S. (Grade
11) AP Government, AP Economics, AP European,
Introduction to Law, Introduction to Sociology & Psychology, Current Issues (Grade 12)
Add Grade 9/10 AP Human Geography elective
World History: Patterns of Interaction by Holt McDougal (2012) for all levels
Newest edition of current text (continuity)
On-line interactive text/maps
Effective use of technology
Aligned to state and national standards
The American Vision by Glencoe/McGraw Hill (2010) for all levels
On-line interactive text/maps
Effective use of technology
Aligned to standards
Excellent ancillary materials
Aligns with state standards
Magruder’s American Government by Pearson/Prentice Hall (2010)
Newest edition of current text
On-line text and support materials
Organized around essential questions
Strong connection to current events
Aligns with state standards
Street Law: A Course in Practical Law by Glencoe/McGraw Hill (2010)
Newest edition of current text
Offers a practical application of the law
Strong current event connection
On-line support/materials
Sociology Now by Pearson/Prentice Hall (2010)
Organized around “Big Questions” of today
On-line resources
Connection to contemporary issues
Keeping the Republic: Power and Citizenship in American Politics by CQ Press (2011)
Aligned with College Board AP curriculum
On-line support center with teacher and student resources
Strong connection to current events
Human Geography by McGraw Hill (2010)
On-line support center with teacher and student materials
Aligned with College Board AP curriculum
Excellent visual representations and explanations of concepts