Unpacking Social Studies Standards

The video tutorial guides educators through the process of unpacking social study standards. It outlines four key steps: identifying cognitive demands, connecting prior knowledge, establishing clear objectives, and identifying instructional strategies. Two examples are provided: one for a US History standard and another for a middle school Greek culture standard. The tutorial concludes with an assignment for educators to practice unpacking standards.

What is the primary goal of the presentation on unpacking social studies standards?

• To replace existing standards with new ones

• To identify and target cognitive demands and essential knowledge

• To eliminate the need for prior knowledge in teaching

• To create new social studies standards

Which of the following is NOT one of the four steps in the unpacking process?

• Identifying cognitive demands

• Connecting prior knowledge

• Establishing clear objectives

• Creating new standards

In the US History example, what is the verb identified in the standard?

• Summarize

• Describe

• Evaluate

• Analyze

Which instructional strategy is suggested for understanding the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Creating a timeline

• Analyzing maps

• Conducting interviews

• Writing an essay

What is the focus of the sixth-grade standard example?

• The history of the American Civil War

• The development of Roman culture

• The development of ancient Greek culture

• The impact of the Industrial Revolution

Which concept is NOT part of the sixth-grade standard on ancient Greek culture?

• Citizenship

• Democracy

• Philosophy

• Ancient Greek culture

What is the purpose of using instructional strategies in the unpacking process?

• To eliminate the need for teaching

• To create new standards

• To help students learn effectively

• To replace the need for prior knowledge

What should teachers reference to determine students' prior knowledge?

• Online articles

• Peer-reviewed journals

• Textbooks

• Standard support documents

What is the final task for participants in the presentation?

• To complete an unpacking matrix for three standards

• To write a research paper

• To conduct a survey

• To create new social studies standards

Who should participants contact if they have questions about the unpacking process?

• The state education department

• Their principal

• The school board

• Alisa Long