Chapter+1++Elementary+Social+Studies+Curriculum

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9WMI703WrA When did this report emerge? What (in a nutshell) did it say? What (name one item) has changed over the last 30 years? How does this report and the commentators information effect you as a future teacher?
 * A Nation At Risk: Thirty Years Later**


 * A Blueprint for R.E.S.P.E.C.T.- April 2013 US. Department of Education (ed.gov):**


 * Current Social Studies curriculum being utilized in the state of Florida:**

[|http://www.studiesweekly.com/publications/Florida-Kindergarten-Social-Studies#.UvaQLsu9KK0] []
 * Some schools like Camelot Elementary have purchased text for specific grade levels (2013-14). They purchased Florida Studies by McGraw Hill for their 4th grade only!
 * Studies Weekly:**
 * Pearson:**


 * Scott Foresman:**[| http://sfsocialstudies.com/index2.html#]
 * Social Studies Weekly (k-5):**[| http://www.fldoe.org/bii/instruct_mat/pdf/social5.pdf]
 * Houghton Mifflin:** []

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Practice-Fourth-Edition-Classrooms/dp/032504354X
 * If you enjoyed the BEST PRACTICE sort we did in class, here is the information about the teacher resource book it came from:**

Go to: [|http://www.learner.org/resources/series176.html#] Go to video 1: Why students and teachers NEED Social Studies Education Start at the beginning then forward to minutes 9-12:45.
 * Why Teach the Social Studies?**

What is the //official// curriculum? //Taught// curriculum? //Holiday// curriculum? Is there a //scope and sequence// in social studies education? If so, why and how does that affect your future teaching? //TECHNOLOGY IS VITAL// to your future as a teacher! How will you incorporate technology into your future classroom?
 * Questions to ponder: **

First Week(s) of School Information:

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 * 75 BOOKS that build character (great reads to kick off your school year!)**

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/child-behavior-tactics-good-behavior
 * Positive Behavior Tactics:**

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 * Check out this teacher blog! Specifically scroll down to the picture that says, "Have a Smart Phone?":**

http://teacher.scholastic.com/newteacher/?cid=Teachers/e/20110801/txtl/PERM/NTSG_home/Learn_More/EDU/&ym_MID=1362815&ym_rid=17070057
 * New Teacher website!**



https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/create-a-safe-classroom
 * Creating a Safe and Positive Classroom- Teaching Channel Video:**

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 * TEN Back to School Activities to do with your students:**

http://www.nea.org/tools/17573.htm
 * Classroom Beautiful: Do It Yourself**



=Angela Bunyi: Classroom Tips & Strategies= http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collection.jsp?id=650

More ideas for starting the school year on the right foot: []

Read The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn (k-2) then try this!










 * Behavior Management Information:**

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752269
 * Classroom Management Based on Trust**

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