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History/Social Studies educators are entrusted with the responsibility of providing Americas youth with the knowledge skills and perspectives to be responsible civic-minded citizens.
Through the study of history political science economics and geography we promote
conflict resolution
creative and ethical decision-making
communication through writing and speech
the imperative to play an active positive role in society .
3 Four Goals of Social Studies Education
Content knowledge
Who what when where how. why
Politics society geography economy
Communication skills
Expository and technical writing
Oral/verbal presenting
4 Four Goals of Social Studies Education
Critical Thinking
Interpreting sources and understanding rhetorical positions
Practice/rehearsal of making personal decisions through simulation or research
Social Action
Determining role of self in society
Learning how to carry out personal mission
5 9th grade World Cultures
All students take this course.
It is offered on every ability level.
The curriculum is the same for every ability level.
Levels help teacher to differentiate objectives and methodologies.
It is supported by the New Jersey standards.
6 Criteria for Level Placement
Last years numerical grade
Motivation to study history
Reading level
Independence of learning
Research proficiency
Verbal/auditory skills
Writing ability
7 2004 NJ Core Content Standards
6.1 All students will utilize historical thinking problem solving and research skills to maximize their understanding of civics history geography and economics.
8 2004 NJ Core Content Standards
6.3 All students will demonstrate knowledge of world history in order to understand life and events in the past and how they relate to the present and the future.
9 2004 NJ Core Content Standards
6.5 All students will acquire an understanding of key economic principles.
6.6 All students will apply knowledge of spatial relationships and other geographic skills to understand human behavior in relation to the physical and cultural environment.
10 Why study World Cultures
To understand the diverse cultures of the world.
To develop basic History/Social Studies concepts to prepare students for future courses.
To make good decisions about relating to other cultural practices in the workplace and in the community.
11 World Cultures Curriculum
FIRST MARKING PERIOD
INTRODUCTION What is culture Difference between traditional market and planned economies How do social structure and ethnocentrism influence daily life To what extent are world governments pluralistic or totalitarian
12 World Cultures Curriculum
FIRST MARKING PERIOD (continued)
ASIA Geography ethnic groups and religions. Is the 21st century the Asian century
Focus on the Indian subcontinent China Japan and Southeast Asia
13 World Cultures Curriculum
SECOND MARKING PERIOD
Complete ASIA unit
THE MIDDLE EAST geography ethnic groups religions. Struggle between traditional vs. modern views of society
14 World Cultures Curriculum
THIRD MARKING PERIOD
Complete MIDDLE EAST unit
AFRICA Geography ethnic groups imperialism and concepts of spirituality. Will African governments and societies embrace modernity in order to overcome economic and social dilemmas
Focus on sub-Saharan Africa
15 World Cultures Curriculum
FOURTH MARKING PERIOD
LATIN AMERICA European colonization natural resources and experiences with democracy
16 World Cultures Model United Nations Project
All levels
Objective students will be able to use learning about culture geography resources and politics to devise solutions to modern problems in a meaningful authentic context.
Year-long project
Enduring understanding solutions to world problems requires complex creative thinking and the consideration of multiple points of view.
17 World Cultures Model United Nations Project
Students are assigned countries in October.
Mini-simulations (one day) take place in the classroom to practice the application of learned ideas to a real regional problem.
Brief position papers are assigned in the spring.
A country scrapbook is completed in April.
The simulation takes place in early June.
Assessment is differentiated throughout the project. Training is given in class by individual classroom teachers.
18 Sample M.U.N. topics
Darfur refugees
Nuclear weapons in Iran and North Korea
Global warming
Free trade agreements/fair trade
State-sponsored terrorism
Kashmir
Drug trafficking
Poverty food and medical aid
19 Sample M.U.N. crisis
To Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
From United Nations Headquarters
RE Chinese crackdown on Memorial Service
Chinese government troops fired on unarmed civilians in two separate commemorative demonstrations of the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. One march took place in the same location as the original site of violence in Beijing while the other took place in Hong Kong.
Chinese dissident Hu Zhang is reported to have died in custody of the Chinese police who announced his suicide yesterday. A Chinese government official revealed that he had been despondent since his arrest on Monday. The Hong Kong based information Center for Human rights and the Movement for Democracy in China accused the government of executing Zhang as a warning to other pro-democracy demonstrators.
The Chinese state news agency released a statement warning to other nations to stay out of their affairs citing national sovereignty and internal security.
20 United Nations 21 What Is the United Nations (UN)
The UN is an organization of 192 nations
The countries work together to
Maintain peace and stability
Protect human rights
Fight disease poverty drug trafficking and terrorism
Protect the environment
Maintain communications and transportation
United Nations 2007 UN in Brief UN Web Services Section Dept. of Public Information http//www.un.org/Overview/uninbrief/index.html
22 General Assembly
One representative from each of the 192 nations meet regularly (annual sessions from September to November) to discuss the most pressing global issues
They make decisions that provide moral guidance for the nations of the world (A global conscience of sorts)
23 Security Council
Made up of 15 member nations
5 permanent China France Russian Federation United Kingdom and the United States
10 other rotating nations elected by the General Assembly for 2 year terms.
Maintain peace and security
Meet anytime peace is threatened
Decisions are carried out by all UN members
Decisions must have 9 of 15 yes votes
Permanent members have veto power (can override votes)
24 The Security Councils Path to Peace
Secure a cease-fire (if fighting exists)
Explore peaceful methods of conflict resolution such as but not limited to
Mediation
Economic Sanctions
Arms embargo
Unified military actions by member nations
Determine cause of conflict and establish solution for long-term peace
25 Other Components
Economic and Social CouncilCollaborates with non-governmental organizations to establish economic and social security
International Court of Justice 15 Justices decide independently as arbitrators. Nations must agree to participate but if they do they must comply with decision.
Secretariat- Administrative body (7500 people)
Trusteeship Council (inconsequential)
26 UN System
13 Independent organizations that work for world peace and stability.
Examples
United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF)
World Health Organization (WHO)
27
A set of procedures and rules help keep the UN general assembly meeting orderly
Representatives of countries must seek the presiding officials permission to speak
A standard speaking format is followed
28 Conference Elements
Formal Debate
Speaker list determines order in which you speak
Limited Time (can be changed by motion)
Amendments and resolutions to issues are proposed and voted (majority to pass)
Moderated Caucus
Motion to break from formal debate.
Place cards are raised in order to speak
Helps facilitate discussion
29 Opening Speech
First you should thank the presiding official by saying Thank you Mr./ Madame/ Honorable Chair/ President
Then begin by providing a brief history on the issue as it relates to your country.
Speak about how the issue is currently affecting your country.
Provide your countrys position on the issue. Include an explanation for your countrys stance such as economic or security concerns or political or religious ideology.
You may choose to give an explanation of how your countrys position relates to the positions of other member states such as the major powers or countries in your regional bloc.
You should discuss some of the past actions taken by the UN member states and NGOs to address the issue.
Present ideas for a resolution stressing your countrys objectives for the resolution.
Talk about the role that NGOs or regional organizations have to play in addressing the issue.
Indicate to the committee members whether your country is willing to negotiate
United Nations Association of the United States of America 2007 Public Speaking http//www.unausa.org/site/pp.aspcfvKRI8MPJpFb 457149
30 Speech During a Debate
Again you should thank the presiding official by saying Thank you Mr./ Madame/ Honorable Chair/ President
Encourage collaboration among member states by proposing ways that your country would be willing to work with other member states.
By referencing what other delegates have said you can show support for your allies or indicate which proposals your country does not favor.
Present ideas for draft resolutions.
Explain why your country does or does not support other draft resolutions.
United Nations Association of the United States of America 2007 Public Speaking http//www.unausa.org/site/pp.aspcfvKRI8MPJpFb 457149
31 Draft Resolutions
Written proposals to address issues
One long sentence separated by comas that contains
Heading (Draft Issue and Names of Authors)
Preamble and operative section -- establish the issue and proposed resolution (problem and solution)
32 Tips for Success
Be informed about your country
Be informed about your country
Be informed about your country
Know the procedures
Participate but do not dominate
Dress professionally
Collaborate
33 Skill sets writing
Students learn the writing process and work towards improving their expository writing.
Five-paragraph essays are assigned and students are coached for improvement.
A common writing rubric is now being used to evaluate work.
A research project is assigned in the spring to help students learn how to critically examine primary sources
34 Expectations for writinghttp//www.whrhs.org 35 Skill sets organization
Students are taught metacognitive and organizational strategies to help with the transition from middle school to high school
Teachers require the use of an organized notebook and check it for accuracy and completion.
36 Skill sets formal assessment
Students become detail-oriented through note taking critical reading and review assignments.
An emphasis on depth rather than breadth accentuates the difference between middle school and high school.
Review sheets and extra help sessions support this process and clearly communicate expectations to the students.
37 Skill sets critical thinking and cooperation
Students are placed in first-person scenarios to learn about conflicts controversial issues and decision-making in a historical context.
Group projects are assigned and teachers reinforce cooperative skills through modeling careful observation and coaching.
The student is at the heart of the learningstudents opinions and views are solicited and welcomed as part of the learning process.
38 Skill sets social action
WHRHS teachers actively reinforce learning
through their extracurricular organizations
Peer Leadership
Model United Nations
Diversity Club
Asian Culture Club
Junior Statesmen of America
Free the Children
Model Congress
Mock Trial
39 After 9th grade
A diverse core-curriculum continues towards achievement of our goals.
An extensive elective program gives students the further opportunity to pursue interests at a variety of levels.
40 10th grade
80 of WHRHS sophomores take Modern European History as an elective.
The course builds on ancient medieval and modern history learned in World Cultures.
Students continue to focus on primary source analysis and expository writing skills.
Students may also elect to take Civics and Citizenship an exciting hands-on course about the law government and public policy (open to ALL LEVELS)
41 11th and 12th grades
11th graders study United States history through 1898
12th graders study 20th century United States history
The courses are offered at all ability levels.
42 Electivesall grades
Twentieth Century in Historic Film
43 Electives10th through 12th grades
Civics and Citizenship
Facing History and Ourselves
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
International Relations The World In The 21st Century
Sociology
44 Electives11th and 12th grades
Constitutional Law (Honors)
United States Government and Politics (AP)
Human Geography (AP)
Asian History and Culture
Economics
Human Relations
45 Advanced Placement
Modern European History (10th grade)
United States History (12th grade)
United States Government and Politics (11th or 12th grade)
Human Geography (11th or 12th grade)
Students may elect to take other examinations and prepare through independent study with faculty (by approval of supervisor)
46 Departmentwww.whrhs.org/academics/historyTeach er websiteswww.whrhs.org/phone.cfm
Online curriculum
Teacher websites and profiles
Summer programs institutes and opportunities
Research links websites and databases for student use
47 (No Transcript) 48 Contact
Mr. Stephen Bartlett
Department of History/SS
(908) 647-4800 x4816
sbartlett_at_whrhs.org
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