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PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT:
HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES
(Updated 5/28/09)
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OVERVIEW
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History and Social Sciences education in Vermont is currently centered on the new History and Social Sciences Grade Cluster Expectation (GCEs). History and Social Sciences GCEs are organized into five content areas: inquiry; history; physical and cultural geography; civics, government and society; and economics. Like the Grade Level Expectations in other content areas, the History and Social Sciences Grade Cluster Expectations are more specific statements of the Vermont standards in Vermont Framework of Standards & Learning Opportunities. However, unlike the Grade Level Expectations which delineate specific grade levels, these grade expectations are organized by Grade Clusters (pre-K and K; 1 and 2, 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; and high school). The purpose of using grade clusters is to provide additional flexibility for alignment of local curriculum and local comprehensive assessment systems. |
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LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 5/28/09)
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Curriculum & Assessment Resources
Several resource lists have been developed to help social studies educators in developing their curricula and local assessments. These resources can be used as a starting point and are not meant to be all-inclusive. Feedback about any of these resources may be provided to Sigrid Lumbra at (802) 828-0200 or sigrid.lumbra@state.vt.us. |
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Vermont Social Studies Blog (Added 5/28/09)
This blog is intended to forward conversation about social studies in Vermont and nationwide. It is through this medium that news, ideas and resources for social studies will be shared. Comments or questions are welcomed and encouraged. Please note, however, that the discussion will be moderated. |
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History & Social Sciences Grade Expectations
A grade expectation (GE) is a stated objective that relates directly to a Vermont standard and associated evidences. A GE differentiates performance on content knowledge or skills between adjacent grade levels and describe clearly what students will do to show that they understand a designated concept. As a set, GEs should lead to focused, coherent, and developmentally appropriate instruction without narrowing the curriculum and can be used for local curriculum and assessment development.
The GEs also are offered in the following formats:
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- History & Social Sciences Grade Expectations Formatted by Grade Cluster
Use the following links to access the History & Social Sciences GEs by grade cluster:
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Grade Cluster |
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PreK-K Cluster |
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1-2 Cluster |
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3-4 Cluster |
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5-6 Cluster |
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7-8 Cluster |
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9-12 Cluster |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Sigrid Lumbra, Social Studies Coordinator
(802) 828-0200 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
sigrid.lumbra@state.vt.us |
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