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DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RIGOROUS CURRICULUM DESIGN

UNIT PLANNING ORGANIZER

Subject(s) Social Studies

Grade and Course

2nd Grade

Unit of Study Unit 1 Our Georgia

Pacing

Timeframe: Date To Date:

4 weeks

“Unwrapped” Priority Georgia Standards of Excellence

Skills and Concepts

SS2G1 LOCATE and COMPARE major topographical features of Georgia and DESCRIBE how these features define Georgia’s surface.



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“Unwrapped” Priority Standards

“Unwrapped” Concepts

(Students Need to Know)

“Unwrapped” Skills (Students Need

to Be Able to Do)

Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels

DOK (For Overall Standard)

• Major topographical features

• Georgia’s Surface

• LOCATE

• COMPARE

• DESCRIBE

• 1 Understand

• 2 Analyze

• 3 Understand

• 1 Recall and Reproduction

• 2 Skills and Concepts

• 3 Strategic Thinking and Reasoning

Supporting Standards

SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface.

a. Locate and compare the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau

b. Locate on a physical map the major rivers: Savannah, Flint, and Chattahoochee. SS2E2 Identify some ways in which goods and services are allocated (such as: price, majority rule, contests, forces, sharing, lottery, authority, first- come- first- served, and personal characteristics). Map and Globe Skills:

1. use cardinal directions 2. use intermediate directions 3. use a letter/number grid system to determine location 4. compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps 5. use graphic scales to determine distances on a map 7. use a map to explain impact of geography on historical and current events

Information Processing Skills:

1. compare and contrast 2. organize items chronologically

4. distinguish between fact and opinion 6. identify and use primary and secondary sources



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Essential Questions Corresponding Big Ideas

How do the topographical features in each region affect daily life?

SS2G1 Major topographical features affect a society’s economy, culture and development.



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Unit Assessments

Pre-Assessment Post-Assessment

Student Version: 2_ss_unit1_preassessment/student

Teacher Version: 2_ss_unit1_preassessment/teacher

Student Version: DeKalb Benchmark Assessments Teacher Version: DeKalb Benchmark Assessments

Performance Assessment

Engaging Scenario

Marco Polo Travel Agency in Washington, D.C. lost all of their maps and brochures in a recent fire! They were in the process of planning a trip across Georgia. They need maps and pictures that show the different topographical features in the regions as well as where their office was located. They need you to join their team as expert cartographers and photographers. Along this journey they need your help to create a tourist vacation package of Georgia.

Performance Task Synopses

Task 1: Students will create an outline map of Georgia’s regions, rivers and topographical features. The map must include a compass rose and map key. Task 2: Students will create a brochure that describes the topographical features and resources in each region. Task 3: Students will create a power point presentation that compares and contrasts each region. The students must explain why some features are found in some regions and not others.



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Performance Task 1 In Detail

Task 1 Student Directions: After you review the skills and concepts for this task, use at least one secondary resource to help you create your outline map. Be sure to include a compass rose and clear pictures in your map key. Be sure to use your own work and do not trace from another document or textbook.

Task 1 Teacher Notes: Introduce the task by reviewing cardinal and intermediate directions. Then, provide each student with an outline map of Georgia. Teach a mini-lesson on letter/number grid system to determine location; compare and contrasting natural, cultural, and political features found on maps. Then, demonstrate how to use an inch- to- inch map scale to determine distance on map. Include concepts such as map keys and legends in acquiring information from historical, physical, political, resource, product and economic maps. Provide a display of a map to explain the impact geography has on historical and current events. Explain primary and secondary resources with audio and visuals. Last, look for students who may need extra support or acceleration.

Performance Task 1 Scoring Guide

4 Advanced 3 Proficient 2 Basic 1 Below Basic

Demonstrates

advanced proficiency

All “4” criteria plus:

• Two or more primary resources

• One secondary resource

Demonstrates proficiency

• Creates an outline map that includes the five regions

• Includes the compass rose

• Includes map key

• Used at least one primary resource

Demonstrates partial proficiency Creates map but is missing the compass rose or map key

Does not meet

proficiency

Creates map but is missing the compass rose and the map key.



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Task 2 Student Directions: You will create a brochure that describes the topographical features and resources in each region. You may use construction paper or cardstock, pencils, markers, or crayons to create your brochure. Include the map skills from Tasks 1 and 2 in your brochure. Task 2 Teacher Notes: Review map and globe skills by pointing to the letters N, E, S, and W and what they stand for. Introduce the task by teaching key vocabulary and concepts. Check for understanding and clear up any misconceptions. Since brochures may be a new concept, teach students what a brochure is by providing copies and modeling how to use trifold to create brochures. Make sure each group has hard copies to use as a guide. Explain and reinforce vocabulary skills throughout the task. Provide enough art supplies for each student or groups to use to create their brochures.



Demonstrates



• Includes extra creative designs in title and headings

• Includes narratives about each region

• Ready for Marco Polo Travel Agency

Demonstrates proficiency Meets all 7 criteria

• Includes locations of the different regions

• Map Key

• Compass Rose

• Folded 8.5 X 11 paper or larger

• Colorful

• Neat

• Headings

Demonstrates partial proficiency Ex.-

• Meets 5 of the “7” criteria

Does not meet

proficiency

Ex.-

• Meets fewer than 1or fewer of the “5” criteria


Task 3 Student Directions: You will create a PowerPoint presentation that compares and contrasts each region. It must explain why some features are found in some regions and not others. Include the map skills from Tasks 1 -3 in your PowerPoint presentation. Use primary and secondary resources; technology cut-and - paste function present. Include a Venn Diagram slide that shows your data. Include slides to show your explanations of regions’ differences. Task 3 Teacher Notes: Students need prior knowledge of how to use a Venn Diagram. In whole group, display a Venn Diagram model on the Promethean board, and a copy for the students to work through the steps together. Then, teach a mini-lesson that explains comparing and contrasting skills. Also, you may choose to plan collaboratively with the technology teacher or the teacher-librarian to teach students how to create PowerPoint presentations. Be sure to provide adequate time, technology, and support for students to complete their task.




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Demonstrates


Ex.-


• Includes persuasive language to lure tourists

• Includes audio with each slide

• Free of all grammatical errors

Demonstrates proficiency Ex.-

• Includes a title slide with group names

• Includes a title, description of the 5 regions and their features

• Venn Diagram Slide

• Explanation of the regions’ differences slide

• Includes a reference slide

Demonstrates partial proficiency Ex.-

• Meets 4 of the 5 criteria

Does not meet

proficiency

Ex.-

• Meets fewer than 2 of the 5 criteria



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Instructional Strategies Instructional Strategies

Research-Based Effective Teaching Strategies

21st Century Learning Skills

Learning Objectives (posted and referenced)

Identifying Similarities and Differences

Summarizing and Note Taking

Reinforcing Effort, Providing Recognition

Homework and Practice

Nonlinguistic Representations

Cooperative Learning

Purposeful small group instruction

Increased think time

Setting Objectives, Providing Feedback

Check for Understanding

Generating and Testing Hypotheses

Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers

Interdisciplinary Non-Fiction Writing

Teamwork and Collaboration

Initiative and Leadership

Curiosity and Imagination

Innovation and Creativity

Critical thinking and Problem Solving

Flexibility and Adaptability

Effective Oral and Written Communication

Accessing and Analyzing Information

Other



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Intervention Strategies

Re-voicing

Explaining

Prompting for participation

Challenging or countering

Asking “Why?” “How?”

Reread

Practice new academic vocab.

Assistive technology

Pre-teach & re-teach in a different way

Repetition

Use of manipulatives

Collaborative work

Direct/explicit instruction

“Chunking”

Accommodating different

learning styles

Create differentiated text sets

Providing additional guided practice

Conferencing

Additional time

Small group collaboration

Modify quantity of work

Take student’s dictation

Scaffold information

Differentiated content process or product

Consistent reward system

Refer to students’ IEP or 504 plan

Assistive technology

Visuals/Realia

Front-loading

Echoing/Choral response

Color-coding

Multiple exposures in different media

Pair-share

Modeling

Language scaffolds: eg, sentence frames

Deconstruct complex sentences and texts

L1 support

increased opportunities for student-student talk

Strategic vocabulary instruction

Additional think time

Strategies for Gifted Learners

Tier 1: Low Preparation Tier 2: Medium Preparation

Flexible-Learning Groups by Readiness,

Interest, Learning Profiles

Gifted Education Cluster Classes

Choice of Books Gifted Education Collaboration Classes

Homework Options Tiered Activities and Products

Use of Reading Buddies Use of Literature Clubs

Various Journal Prompts Multiple Testing Options

Student/Teacher Goal Setting Multiple Texts

Varied Pacing with Anchor Options Alternative Assessments



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Work Alone or Together Subject Advancement within class

Flexible Seating Curriculum Compacting

Varied Scaffolding Tiered Centers

Varied Computer Programs Spelling by Readiness

Design-A-DAY Varying Organizers

Varied Supplemental Materials Community Mentorships

Computer Mentors Stations

Think-Pair-Share by Readiness, Interest,

Learning Profiles

Group Investigations

Open-ended Activities Students are Assessed in Multiple Ways

Explorations by Interest Student choice in selecting learning

activities.

Options for Competition Simulations

Tier 3: High Tier 4: Advanced/Autonomous

Advanced Content English/language arts,

mathematics, science and/or social studies

courses

Above grade level accelerated

English/language arts, mathematics, science

and/or social studies courses

Resource Classes Advanced Placement Classes

Independent/Directed Study International Baccalaureate Classes

Socratic Seminars Internship/Mentorships

Whole Grade Acceleration

Instructional Resources and Materials Suggested Resources Suggested Technology Resources



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Handouts:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e6/d1/da/e6d1da6af063d25173f1cb57d55f3074.jpg

State of Georgia Regions and Rivers Outline Map (labeled and not labeled)

Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizers

Textbook:

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies- Our State; Pages 94-99,102-103, 110-111, R 10-11, R 21

Related Literature:

Georgia, Carmen Bredeson

Georgia Geographic Regions, State Standards Publishing

Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest, Steve Jenkins

Mountains, Claire Llewellyn

River, Debby Atwell

The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest, Steve Jenkins

Songs:

“The Bear Went Over the Mountain”

“Red River Valley”

BrainPop,Jr.com-Maps: https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/

BrainPop,Jr.com-Landforms: https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/landforms/ DCSD Launchpad: Digital applications and academic resources

Georgia Maps: http://geology.com/state-map/georgia.shtml

Georgia Facts and Important Information: http://50states.com/Georgia.html

Georgia Information and Resources: http://enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/georgia

Georgia Rivers: http://www.slideshare.net/laurenwmasters/georgias-rivers?qid=f38c8bb1-4bc3-4738-adc0-6a001d02bf8d&v=&b=&from_search=1

Google Earth (regions)

Second Grade Today in Georgia’s History: http://secondgradenpes.weebly.com/social-studies.html

Interactive Map

http://eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g2_u2/index.html

State of Georgia www.georgia.gov

Unit Vocabulary




https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/

https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/

https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/landforms/

https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/landforms/

http://geology.com/state-map/georgia.shtml

http://geology.com/state-map/georgia.shtml

http://50states.com/Georgia.htm

http://enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/georgia

http://www.slideshare.net/laurenwmasters/georgias-rivers?qid=f38c8bb1-4bc3-4738-adc0-6a001d02bf8d&v=&b=&from_search=1



http://secondgradenpes.weebly.com/social-studies.html

http://secondgradenpes.weebly.com/social-studies.html



http://www.georgia.gov/



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Unit Vocabulary Terms Interdisciplinary Connections

Academic / Tier 2 Unit-Specific / Domain / Tier 3

Locate Describe Define Understand Analyze

Regions Map Globe Major topographical Features Georgia’s Surface Coastal Plains Blue Ridge Mountains Piedmont Valley and Ridge Appalachian Plateau Flint River Savannah River Chattahoochee River

Research

ELAGSE2W7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).

Writing

ELAGSE2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.

Technology

ELAGSE2W6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of tools to produce and publish writing, including digital tools and collaboration with peers.



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Weekly Planner Course: Social Studies Unit: 1

Pacing Priority (in bold) and Supporting Standards Engaging Learning

Experiences Core Instruction (in bold) and additional resources

Formative Assessments

Week 1 Start date: ______

SS2G1 Introduce Unit Vocabulary Words Video Introducing Regions and Rivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tgR2zjetaI

Intro Engaging Scenario and Task 1: Students will create an outline map of Georgia’s regions. The map must include a compass rose and key.

Map and Globe Skills

• Compass Rose

• Map Key Regions and Rivers

• Coastal Plains (topographical features, weather, and agriculture)

• Piedmont

• Chattahoochee River

• Savannah River

• Flint River

• Georgia Regions Outline Map (link in resources)

Discussion of the Essential Questions (throughout unit) Task 1 scoring guide Suggested informal progress monitoring checks: __Exit tickets____ ____Kahoot__ Outline Map Graphic Organizer

Week 2 SS2G1 Review Previous Skills Taught

Task 2: Students will create a brochure that describes the topographical features and resources in each region.


• Compass Rose

• Map Key Regions Valley and Ridge and Blue Ridge Mountain Regions (topographical features, weather, and agriculture)

Review Chattahoochee River

Task 2 Scoring Guide Brochure Graphic organizer Provide feedback thru student- teacher conferences

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tgR2zjetaI



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Pacing Priority (in bold) and Supporting Standards Engaging Learning

Experiences Core Instruction (in bold) and additional resources

Formative Assessments

Week 3 SS2G1 Review Previous Skills Taught

Task 3: Students will create a power point presentation that compares and contrasts each region. The students must explain why some features are found in some regions and not others.


• Compass Rose

• Map Key Regions Appalachian Plateau (topographical features, weather, and agriculture)

Task 3 Scoring Guide Informal Progress Monitoring: Venn diagram

Week 4 All priority standards Students will present their projects.


• Compass Rose

• Map Key Regions Review all regions: Coastal Plains, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachia Plateau (topographical features, weather, and agriculture)

Post Assessment

Unit end date: ______

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