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Oklahoma Department of Education Social Studies Framework Document

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Oklahoma Department of Education Social Studies Framework Document

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This document provides a number of resources and lesson ideas for all grade leves that have been gathered by educators in Oklahoma and based on our latest Oklahoma Academic Standards.

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With the adoption of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (OAS-SS) in the spring of 2019, it has been the priority of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to ensure all Oklahoma educators are provided with the opportunity to deeply understand the intent of the standards, while supporting educators with a vision and resources that promote effective implementation of the standards.

For this Framework, a writing team of experienced Oklahoma educators have analyzed the standards' learning objectives and have provided guidance for focus, instructional tasks, and resource recommendations. For each objective in the new OAS-SS, the OK Social Studies Framework provides an Objective Analysis, which includes a brief summary of the objective. In addition, each objective provides examples of Teacher Actions and Student Actions, which incorporate the Social Studies Practices with Social Studies Content, as required by each objective. The Framework's Key Concepts and Common Misunderstandings provide additional guidance for student mastery of each objective. Included in this Framework, the writing team has also provided samples of Lesson Ideas and Inquiry-Based Tasks, accompanied by recommended primary and secondary instructional resources to support ambitious teaching and learning in the social studies classroom. Such recommendations are not intended as an exhaustive listing of instructional resources, but merely represent suggestions from reliable sources in the field of social studies education.

Meet the Framework Writers

The Social Studies Framework Writers are Oklahoma educators who were selected from a large pool of applicants. The process for application and selection included criteria related to knowledge of the content and practices of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies, as well as classroom experience, professional leadership, and curriculum development. The process of selecting the very best social studies educators contributed to an effective and dedicated group of educators reflecting a diverse range of experience and expertise.

Meet Framework Writing Team Phase 1.

Meet Frameworks Writing Team Phase 2.

Meet Formative Assessment Writing Team Phase 3.

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With the adoption of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (OAS-SS) in the spring of 2019, it has been the priority of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to ensure all Oklahoma educators are provided with the opportunity to deeply understand the intent of the standards, while supporting educators with a vision and resources that promote effective implementation of the standards.

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OKAGE Provides a number of free resources for educators in the state of Oklahoma, including the National Geographic Giant Maps.

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Education Standards

OAS-Oklahoma educators and content specialists participated in the writing, review and feedback process of the Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS). To view the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (revised in 2019), visit this link.

Oklahoma Social Studies Frameworks
With the adoption of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (OAS-SS) in Spring 2019, it has been the priority of the Oklahoma State Department of Education to ensure all Oklahoma educators are provided with the opportunity to deeply understand the intent of the standards, while supporting educators with a vision and resources that promote effective implementation of the standards.

GFL-Geography for Life standards includes three major components which together represent the most current conception of what it means to be geographically literate. More information about GFL is available on the National Geographic website at this link.

CC-Some of the OKAGE curriculum from previous years was developed to meet Common Core standards. These standards are no longer used in Oklahoma but are used in many other states. The Common Core is a set of academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA) that provide an outline of what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade to ensure graduation from high school with the skills and knowledge to succeed in college, career, and life. More information about the ELA standards is available on the Common Core State Standards Initiative website at this link.

C3- The result of a three year state-led collaborative effort, the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards was developed to serve two audiences: for states to upgrade their state social studies standards and for practitioners - local school districts, schools, teachers and curriculum writers - to strengthen their social studies programs. Its objectives are to: a) enhance the rigor of the social studies disciplines; b) build critical thinking, problem solving and participatory skills to become engaged citizens; and c) align academic programs to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies. More information about the C3 standards is available on the National Council for the Social Studies website as this link.

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OAS -Oklahoma educators and content specialists participated in the writing, review and feedback process of the Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS). To view the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (revised in 2019), visit this link.

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Online lesson depot and generator gathered by the K20 Center in Norman, Oklahoma. There are reseources for lessons, strategies, educational games, and professional learning.

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Authentic lessons, instructional strategies, and engaging activities for 21st Century Learning

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Online clearinghouse of Social Studies lessons currated from some of the nation's best educators.

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Digital Locker
The Oklahoma Council for Social Studies supports the Oklahoma educator in his or her endeavor to bring the latest in instructional technology to reach all children in the 21st century. To this purpose, the "Digital Locker" page is dedicated to sharing the most effective strategies, resources, and tips for using technology in social studies. Please access these resources with our compliments!

The revised Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies address the concepts of American Indian identity and sovereignty over many grade levels and subjects. To better educate our students regarding the history and contemporary issues related to tribal sovereignty and the rights of indigenous peoples, the Oklahoma Council for Social Studies has created many new resources, ready to use by classroom teachers. Enjoy these powerpoint presentations, primary source documents and lesson ideas. Be sure to check back occasionally for updates and new resources, too. (Read the NCSS position statement on Respect for Indigenous Peoples.)

The NEW Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies have clarified expectations for 4th graders, focusing on the physical and human geography of our country through exciting and challenging learning objectives closely aligned to the National Geographic Standards, as published in Geography For Life. The Oklahoma Council for Social Studies has prepared and shared multiple teaching resources correlated to the new standards and ready for classroom use. You'll find presentations, activities, student readings, maps, and more- all organized according to the major physical regions of our nation. Teachers and students can access all resources online through this Livebinder link. Enjoy these resources and exploring the new state standards with your students!
American Government Resources for High School Students
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Enjoy this newly-created online collection of primary and secondary documents and readings on topics in United States Government. Plus. check out the collection of historical and significant presidential campaign ads in easy-to-use MP4 video format. Students and teachers alike can access theses resources HERE.
Enjoy accessing this extensive collection of ready-for-classroom-use assessments, recently developed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The tasks are designed to offer alternate methods for measuring student learning and comprehension of academic standards. Included in each task are detailed student and teacher directions and tips, edited and user-friendly primary source documents, assessment templates in both print and digital formats, and rubrics for evaluation. The collections can be found in Livebinders, which are accessible to both students and teachers, FREE and without any required login or passwords. High School AUTHENTIC Assessment Tasks
Published by the Oklahoma State Department of Education
for U.S. History, World History, and Oklahoma History
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US History Part 1 US History Part II US History Part III US History Sampler
World History Sampler Oklahoma History Sampler Oklahoma History Document Library
* Check out the extensive, edited for student-use, Primary Source Library for U.S. History, too!
Essential Documents Collection
​ Essential Documents Note-taking Activities
Classroom-Ready Presentations
Historic Maps & Atlas
Check out these examples of classroom-ready inquiry-based lessons, provided through a project with our partnering organization, the National Council for Social Studies, and the C3 Social Studies Frameworks Group. Theses samples correlate with the new Oklahoma Academic Standards, revised in 2019, and will enhance student-centered learning in any classroom. More lessons, as well as the interactive, online versions of these model lessons can also be accessed at http://www.c3teachers.org/inquiry-design-model/.

Elementary U.S. History Resource Repository
Welcome to a collection of classroom-ready resources designed for YOU, the 5th grade teachers of U.S. History and Civics! Enjoy using these presentations, lesson ideas, and primary source readings (edited for the 5th grade reader)- all correlated closely to our Oklahoma Academic Standards. Compliments of the Oklahoma Council for Social Studies!
(Feel free to provide this link to your student or parents for them to access from home OR create a link to any specific individual resource you want your students to use.)

Western Hemisphere Geography
​Repository of Online Resources
Just for YOU, Middle School Geography Teachers! Enjoy this shared collection of resources provided by the Oklahoma Council for Social Studies! You will find readings, edited for 6th grade students, lesson plans, ready-for-classroom-use presentations, and inquiry-based units correlated to our Oklahoma Academic Standards. Download any resource you wish or provide students with specific links to the resource, stored in Dropbox. You can access all resources online!
Essential Readings in Geography
Classroom-Ready Presentations

Eastern Hemisphere Geography Repository of Online Resources
An extensive collection of lesson plans, instructional presentations, primary and secondary source readings, student projects, and online research resources for addressing the Oklahoma Academic Standards for middle school coursework; downloadable, accessible for students on any mobile device by providing the link for the entire repository or creating links to each individual resource, without registration, login, or password required.
Essential Readings in Geography
Classroom-Ready Presentations

Attention 8th Grade U.S. History Teachers! Announcing a new collection of resources, including primary sources edited for middle school classroom use, fieldtested lesson plans and units of study, and instructional presentations, correlated especially to our Oklahoma State Standards for Social Studies... NOW available to you (AND to your students- just provide them with the link to the entire collection or create links specific to any particular document or presentation). Enjoy as a gift from the Oklahoma Council for Social Studies!
Middle School U.S. History Resource Repository

Essential Documents and Readings in US History
Classroom-Ready Presentations
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World History Livebinder Collection R U a World History teacher? Well, you are in store for a surprise, provided by the Oklahoma Council for Social Studies. Please feel free to use and enjoy this new repository of instructional resources (powerpoint presentations, edited collection of primary sources, etc.)...all loctaed in one easy-to-access Livebinder. Share with your students who can utilize them, as well. Have a great school year!
https://goo.gl/F6sEMZ

Oklahoma History Livebinder Collection for High School
Welcome OCSS Members and ALL Oklahoma social studies educators to this collection of instructional resources provided for the study of high school Oklahoma History. Feel free to share the link to your students and parents. This Livebinder repository will remain FREE and accessible, compliments of the Oklahoma Council for Social Studies!
http://goo.gl/CibCD4

Oklahoma Studies for Elementary Students Currently in progress, please feel free to begin utilizing this collection of resources for teaching 3rd graders about the geography, history, government, economics, and people of our great state. This project is being developed by the Oklahoma Social Studies Supervisors Association, in collaboration with the Oklahoma State Department of Education's Curriculum Department. Resources include edited primary source readings, powerpoint presentations, brief biography studies, thematic maps, historic photographs, and interesting links for kids. All resources can be downloaded or accessed directly by students through this Livebinder link:
https://goo.gl/tcisf5

Web-Based Tools for Social Studies
Needing new, more interactive ways for classroom instruction?
Looking for easy-to-use formats for student-created digital products?
Seeking programs that are FREE, accessible on any type of mobile device or computer?
Check out this highly-recommended collection of web-based tools for both teachers, as well as for students demonstrating their learning! Each tool is accompanied by classroom-ready presentations and student samples.
to get explore the BEST of the internet's tools for social studies learning!
(Focus on Middle School Geography Tools: CLICK HERE)
GEOGRAPHY 101 Livebinder
Enjoy accessing this collection of resources, presentations, digital atlases, lessons, geographic readings, links to online news, and interactive simulations for middle school geography. Provided by our partner the Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education.
Geography 101 Livebinder
Livebinder Lessons-to-Go Enjoy these complete units, using student-centered and inquiry-based approaches toward various topics in state, national, and world history, including issue of contemporary Geography and Government.

​(Livebinder links can be accessed by students from home or school, requiring no registrations, logins, or password.)
​* Scroll over each image to discover topics; click on each image for direct link to Livebinder Lesson.

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Digital Locker The Oklahoma Council for Social Studies supports the Oklahoma educator in his or her endeavor to bring the latest in instructional technology to reach all children in the 21st century. To this purpose, the "Digital Locker" page is dedicated to sharing the most effective strategies, resources, and tips for using technology in social studies.

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During the last school year, students joined over 120M lessons. You don't have to start from scratch. Upload and make any of your favorite PowerPoints, Google Slides, and now, any video interactive. You can even upload videos directly from YouTube. Or, search our standards-aligned library of 8,500+ interactive lessons and videos across all grades and subjects.