https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18 Feedback on the content acquisition process 2017-18 en-us 2018-02-07 18:06:55 UTC 2018-02-16 18:58:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png mrparker1 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102119 The reading level looks like it will work really well with my low-reading ability students.]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102119 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102128 I don't know about other schools, but mine does not have the technology infrastructure to use an entirely online text. We have access to computers and labs approx. 1 in 10 days realistically, so what use is a textbook that we can only use for 10% of the school year.]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102128 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102156 Love the colors and pictures. Its visually appealing.]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102156 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102193 Will we get 1 year of studies weekly at a time? We start with SW Asia but I think studies weekly begins with Africa?]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102193 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102293 We are concerned that Social Studies Weekly is like Springboard, where each day is scripted and involves a lot of handouts. It seems very limiting to teachers, and we are concerned about the longevity of newspaper print with middle schoolers.]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102293 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102300 Unique format with accompanying online resources and activities]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102300 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102328 All 3 do a better job of addressing our standards than what we have currently. I found the Clairmont Press and Studies Weekly really addressed the standards more clearly.]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102328 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102397 Studies Weekly: Easy to understand material, clear directions, engaging

Discovery Ed: Easy to access online materials, engaging use of technology 

Clairmont: Thoroughly detailed material aligned directly to the standards]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102397 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102499 For AC Classes this is fitting, but due to reading level this is above the reading level of many low level learners.
Studies Weekly was better on a reading level and in line with standards]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102499 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102514 I am a little worrisome because I really like the almanac section of the old textbook. It was a nice tool for kids to review literacy, doctors per people, life expectancy. etc.
This textbook's map section is very limited.]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102514 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102526

]]> 2018-02-15 19:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102526 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102769 The availability of a text when students do not have online access.]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102769 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102775 Textbook is organized very well and has great online resources as well as an easy access teacher edition ]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102775 mrparker1 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102838 Unusual format may give some students trouble.  Also concerned that students will lose those sheets.

The week # order is not consistent with our pacing guide.]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102838 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102965 Access to tech is an issue. If we only have computer access once in a while, it would make using the online resources difficult.]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232102965 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103023 This is an amazing resource and I love it, but I am concerned about my student who will not be able to access it at home.]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103023 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103065 Liked that is was similar to what many students used in elementary school. Also it was concise and too the point.]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103065 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103079 Don't think a completely online text will work for my students/school.  We struggle with having enough technology for all.

]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103079 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103224 well-organized and very connected to the standards - seemed very user-friendly
It is our favorite resource.]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103224 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103304 The newspaper format makes it easy for it to be damaged. ]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103304 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103337 I think for a new teacher with limited tools or a teacher new to social studies, this package is a great start. Especially since it is standard aligned, comes with an online resource and powerpoints. ]]> 2018-02-15 19:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103337 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103378 As with all textbooks it would be expensive and out of date by the time we get it.]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103378 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103397 How long will the link be active? I am hoping to use it with my students again.]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103397 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103453 Costs associated with each resource. ]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103453 mrparker1 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103479 Worried that we won't be given enough books to accommodate students who need "take home" copies.

]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103479 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103531 How many extra do we get ? Our school has a lot of student transfers]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103531 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103539

]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103539 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103560 Discover was not as thorough as the others. Not having a physical textbook is a problem for those without internet access.The Studies Weekly seemed a little too low level for AC classes. Clairmont is pretty good but I have used their products before and they do have some editing issues... hopefully those will not show up. ]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103560 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103619 We (PMMS) LOVED this textbook. It is the most clearly standards-aligned resource, but that is not the main reason we are excited for it. We as a PLC have struggled with enrichment and the book provides excellent, student-directed enrichment activities for every chapter.
I have personally been using this book nearly every day since we got online access to it. It is the only resource provided that would get the 'bang for the buck' based on frequency of usage.]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103619 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103673 not as aligned to the standards in my opinion ]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103673 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103708 Would like more options for Gifted/SWDs/ESOL for online resources]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103708 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103814 Many things for students to look at but often out of alignment with scheduling of lessons]]> 2018-02-15 19:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103814 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103913 2018-02-15 19:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103913 mrparker1 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103988 Reading level is too basic for AC classes. Some content accuracy is sacrificed for ease of reading.]]> 2018-02-15 19:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232103988 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104044 Would each child receive their own? Would the order of the editions mirror our curriculum map or would we have to reorganize the order ourselves?]]> 2018-02-15 19:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104044 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104063 basic information - does not offer more in-depth information
Students may struggle with the newspaper format]]> 2018-02-15 19:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104063 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104101 Loved the book. Especially for new teachers and SPED classes.
Parents are constantly asking for a textbook to help students at home. ]]> 2018-02-15 19:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104101 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104172 LOVE having online access

]]> 2018-02-15 19:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104172 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104418 Like that it has online materials

]]> 2018-02-15 19:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104418 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104449 Are they consumable with new copies every year updated]]> 2018-02-15 19:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104449 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104468 2018-02-15 19:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104468 mrparker1 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104568 The material is just too thin. It covers some standards, but not most.]]> 2018-02-15 19:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104568 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104679 not enough lessons based on the standards
not differentiated]]> 2018-02-15 19:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104679 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104794 Set uniform way or ideas for storage and implementation]]> 2018-02-15 19:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104794 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104863 How long will we have access to online materials? Don't want to just be dropped like the last textbook.
 ]]> 2018-02-15 19:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104863 mrparker1 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104951 Would any consumables come with this text, such as a workbook?]]> 2018-02-15 19:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232104951 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105012 2018-02-15 19:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105012 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105144 How many copies of the print materials would we receive.]]> 2018-02-15 19:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105144 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105196 Would we get the workbook that was mentioned in it?]]> 2018-02-15 19:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105196 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105217 not all schools have access to that much technology.]]> 2018-02-15 19:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105217 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105342 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let this be the winner!]]> 2018-02-15 19:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105342 mrparker1 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105434 Both of these resources are clearly designed with our content in mind.  These are SOOO much better than previous offerings.  We are evenly split here on these.  Pros and cons of both formats, but either would be great.]]> 2018-02-15 19:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105434 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105439 Nice visuals]]> 2018-02-15 19:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105439 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105488 2018-02-15 19:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105488 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105535 Not always easy to integrate technology lessons ]]> 2018-02-15 19:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105535 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105708 Excellent & engaging activities online]]> 2018-02-15 19:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105708 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105745 2018-02-15 19:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105745 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105753 My students were disappointed when I told them this was a possibility because the said it was what they had in elementary school and they believed they were more advanced now.]]> 2018-02-15 19:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105753 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105814 Our school does not have one-to-one devices, so a completely online textbook would not work without more funding.]]> 2018-02-15 19:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105814 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105826 2018-02-15 19:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105826 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105833 Is this consumable and do we get one for every student, every year? 

]]> 2018-02-15 19:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232105833 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106016 Dislike the strictly online format; difficult for classrooms with little to no access with I-pads]]> 2018-02-15 19:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106016 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106227 The online resources were great, I am concerned about students with limited access to tech outside of the classroom. ]]> 2018-02-15 19:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106227 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106370 The layout of the online platform and book]]> 2018-02-15 19:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106370 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106523 It seems elementary, and it does not offer the extension advanced students need, but it would be helpful for co-taught students. The newspaper format might make it hard for some students to find the information, however.]]> 2018-02-15 19:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106523 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106587 Would we receive new copies each year? ]]> 2018-02-15 19:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106587 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106891 These were the best materials in my opinion]]> 2018-02-15 19:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232106891 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107026 I love the online resources, very engaging. We need to move to one-to-one as a district to make the most of these new resources. ]]> 2018-02-15 19:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107026 mrparker1 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107027 I like both of these. Our SPED teachers prefer Studies Weekly, while use more traditional folk give a slight edge to the Clairmont book. The Clairmont book is better organized with better writing and editing. Studies Weekly would seem to engage the low readers better.

]]> 2018-02-15 19:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107027 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107068 Discover needs a physical book.

SS weekly needs more differentiated material... is it available?
Would the Clairmont adopotion come with their Mil;estones workbook that we have been using for years?]]> 2018-02-15 19:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107068 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107704 Out of the 3, World Studies by Clairmont is my favorite. However, I do believe there need to be more options for differentiation and rigor for SWDs/ESOL/AC]]> 2018-02-15 19:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107704 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107806 I think I missed something! So there is not online version of this book?

]]> 2018-02-15 19:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232107806 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232108104 the best-looking graphically]]> 2018-02-15 19:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232108104 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232108583 I do not have this material

]]> 2018-02-15 19:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232108583 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232108590 Are there any printed materials that support this adoption. We have students that do not have consistent access to online materials at home and/or have difficulty reading extended material online.]]> 2018-02-15 19:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232108590 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232109144 I would want to know what all was included in the adoption for the SS Weekly and Clairmont Press (which I would recommend).]]> 2018-02-15 19:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232109144 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232110317 if the County is going to move to using more online resources in content areas, how do they plan to address the access in classroom to the online materials?]]> 2018-02-15 19:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232110317 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232110346 Differentiation seems to always be geared towards lower learners rather than higher.]]> 2018-02-15 19:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232110346 mrparker1 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232110369 Content slightly more up to date than Clairmont.  Government of Turkey was up to date and reflected recent change to the constitution.  I feel that this format is likely to stay up to date better than a traditional textbook.

Some of the writing is sloppy, though :/]]> 2018-02-15 19:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232110369 https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232118014 Would it be leveled by reading level? That would be essential.]]> 2018-02-15 19:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_melville/7SScafeb18/wish/232118014