Social Studies Virtual Scope and Sequence by Monica Whippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k en-us 2020-07-30 18:30:11 UTC 2025-09-30 16:58:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30d.png mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/700942507 1. Access scope and sequence documents at the link below.
https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/socialstudies/home/professional-development/2020-2021-resources
]]> 2020-08-26 18:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/700942507 mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/700943828 2. Check to see if your question was already answered.]]> 2020-08-26 18:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/700943828 mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/700952618 3. If your question(s) is/are NOT addressed, post it/them in the columns to the right OR "like" someone else's question.]]> 2020-08-26 19:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/700952618 Will there be a semester-based scope and sequence? mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703230437 Virtual scope and sequence documents for 2020-2021, like the traditional scope and sequence documents, are built for year-long instruction. Schools that intend to operate on an alternative schedule will need to adjust the pacing accordingly. ]]> 2020-08-27 17:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703230437 What about NHD? mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703246262 Right now, a virtual district contest will be held in March 2021.  Communication about NHD will be available through email and the new social studies website.]]> 2020-08-27 17:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703246262 Will Grade 8 and American Government students be tested? mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703249100 As of Wednesday, August 26, 2020, MSDE intends to deliver the Grade 8 Social Studies and American Government MCAP assessments to all students. ]]> 2020-08-27 17:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703249100 How will secondary students be assessed? mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703251663 Evidence-based argument sets (EBAS) are open-ended assessments that students will be expected to complete as part of each MCAP assessment. Course pre-assessments, suggested formative assessments, and summative assessments focus on historical thinking skills that will be included in MCAP. Because they are open-ended, they could be administered asynchronously. The Social Studies office suggests assessing content through constructed responses.  If you choose to assess through selected response, you should administer them synchronously in an effort to maintain assessment integrity.]]> 2020-08-27 17:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703251663 How will elementary students be assessed? mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703253458 Each virtual scope and sequence includes formative and summative assessment information. There are no district-required social studies assessments for K-5. ]]> 2020-08-27 17:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/703253458 Can BMORE Me be infused within the existing curriculum units rather than being taught as a standalone piece at the beginning? I taught it this way with my 9th grade U.S. history courses and found it helped when students had more background knowledge on the time period they were comparing to the present. sbbillingsley https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704830073 2020-08-28 13:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704830073 Will the district offer suggestions on curriculum for at least the more standard SS electives (Law, Geo, Econ, AAS, etc.)? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704830632 2020-08-28 13:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704830632 Why is the 8th grade Pre-Assessment on the Revolutionary War if we don't get to that until the end of Q1? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704833764 2020-08-28 13:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704833764 Sometimes crash course videos can be inappropriate for middle schoolers. I enjoy them but I've found them inappropriate for school. https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704837465 2020-08-28 13:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704837465 How will we ensure there is adequate AND accurate coverage of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian history? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704838107 2020-08-28 13:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704838107 World History https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704839747 Are all administrators knowledgeable on the  B'More Me curriculum?  Are they aware that we are supposed to incorporate it.  Also, can you please  explain how a 80 min 2X weekly semester course would  look like?

]]> 2020-08-28 13:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704839747 Choices Program kcreynolds https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704840714 Can you elaborate? ]]> 2020-08-28 13:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704840714 I think it is confusing/off topic to have an American Revolution EBAS as a pre-Assessment for 7th Grade World Geography. I understand we are assessing inquiry work, but I think a different topic EBAS might be better? Just an idea. cdbrock https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704843525 2020-08-28 13:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704843525 I really need a hard copy of this information to mark up and add my own resources https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704843733 2020-08-28 13:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704843733 Semester classes https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704844548 Will the 3rd and 4th quarter of the scope and sequence be available by the end of 1st quarter? ]]> 2020-08-28 13:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704844548 How do I prepare my students for quarterly assessments when I teach every other week? BMoreMe will take most of the 1st Q. https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704845154 2020-08-28 13:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704845154 Alternative Educational Settings/ Asynchronous learning https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704852248 My students do not have access to technology.  How can they be accommodated?

]]> 2020-08-28 13:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704852248 GM https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704854897 I noticed that we are starting with the Bmore me curriculum but the quarter one pre-assessment is not related. 
Do you suggest we upload this assessment in google forms?]]> 2020-08-28 13:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704854897 To clarify, HS U.S. History does NOT take the EBAs? sbbillingsley https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704857233 2020-08-28 13:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704857233 https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704857845 Are assessments being graded on a unique rubric or the rubric used for CR -- if the latter, is it the 4 point or 2 point rubric

]]> 2020-08-28 13:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704857845 Bmore Me virtual https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704859988 Is the Bmore me information still on the Google drive from last spring? Is there a link to it?]]> 2020-08-28 13:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704859988 American Gov Virtual atrobertson https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704860614 I like the pacing of these units, I think this pace (daily & over the course of the unit) will be more beneficial for students. Like someone else mentioned, I think it is important now to think about how to ensure adequate and accurate coverage of Black, Indigenous, Latinx and Asian history as the gov scope and sequence isn't always geared toward representing those groups in how we discuss government/ how it is assessed.]]> 2020-08-28 13:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704860614 Pulling Resources into Google cdbrock https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704862192 How do we actually "get" the resource to use in Google?  I probably sound like a fool - but once I get to the New Visions or CK12 site, how do I pull the activity into Google to share with my students?

]]> 2020-08-28 13:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704862192 How should I adjust the scope and sequence for US History since I teach a semester course instead of a year? krmcd1 https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704862754 2020-08-28 13:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704862754 It was easy to get to this site using the link. I can't find it in share point. https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704864003 2020-08-28 13:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704864003 Assessments mbremer4 https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704867706 I love the resources embedded for the Am Gov scope and sequence. I am frustrated that we have the potential to be creative and flexible this year, but feel that the pressure to get through content that may appear on an end of year high stakes test combined with less instructional time will severely limit any creativity. Is there political will within the DO to advocate for exemptions again this year for standardized tests?]]> 2020-08-28 13:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704867706 I love this! https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704872369 2020-08-28 13:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704872369 If there are different and equally as good resources online that are aligned with MD State Standards, can we use them as well? Is it encouraged to share those with our colleagues or should we "stick to the script"? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704876387 2020-08-28 13:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704876387 Will the district provide a tech training site for students? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704877330 2020-08-28 13:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704877330 mschiang1 https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704881040 Just wondering what the rationale is for beginning AmGov with the BMore Me project. Will students have enough prior knowledge to be successful with the project?

]]> 2020-08-28 13:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704881040 Current Events https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704881974 Will it be ok to continue to use current events as they relate to Baltimore in addition to, (instead of) the content that is covered for each day? In the Spring, I was able to relate the current events to both 7th and 8th grade BeMore Me. The sessions were engaging and informative. The kids really connected because they could relate and had a lot to offer the discussion. 


]]> 2020-08-28 13:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/704881974 Curriculum cmmatsunaga https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/705040410 The Scope and Sequence document- when we talk about 'the curriculum,' is that what we are referring to? Also is there a textbook?]]> 2020-08-28 14:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/705040410 World History Bmore Me https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/705041298 I was informed that we should teach the Bmore Me unit first but the World History Bmore Me topic connects to Unit 2. Should I teach Unit 1 first then Bmore Me?]]> 2020-08-28 14:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/705041298 I get a 404 error when I try to access the Google Site. mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/706006956 https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/socialstudies/home/professional-development/2020-2021-resources
Log in to Google with your @bcps.k12.md.us email address and password for access.]]> 2020-08-28 19:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/706006956 What are the Google Classroom PLC codes? mmwhippo https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/706012749 https://classroom.google.com/h
Elementary: 2jhzwhj
Middle: rdxrtcw
High: c6yamqs]]> 2020-08-28 19:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/706012749 Limited Time cmmonaghan https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708601800 I have 2 hours a week to dedicated to Social Studies. Should I take stuff out of each unit or should I teach less units throughout the year?]]> 2020-08-31 13:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708601800 How do I access materials i.e. texts, maps, articles? anything to support students https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708610200 2020-08-31 13:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708610200 Can we turn the Bmore me handouts into google documents that way students can write on them and turn them in? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708612626 2020-08-31 13:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708612626 7th Pre-Assessment rvmartines https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708613385 I noticed the Pre-Assessment for 7th links to the 8th Grade assessment about Women in the Revolution. Is that supposed to be the case? Or is there a pre-assessment relevant to 7th grade content?]]> 2020-08-31 13:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708613385 7th Grade BMore Me rvmartines https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708615948 On the Traditions day of the BMore Me unit, we're supposed to use a video titled "Shining." I could not understand the relevance of this video. Could you explain why this video was chosen?]]> 2020-08-31 13:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708615948 Is there a separate scope/sequence or curriculum for 6th grade Honors? eareid1 https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708616753 2020-08-31 13:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708616753 7th Grade Testing rvmartines https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708629169 I understand the MCAP is a statewide standardized test. I also am understanding that 7th grade will be testing quarterly as well with the EBAS assessments. Are we to administer the assessments and input the data somewhere? Are there consequences if we do not administer interim assessments?

]]> 2020-08-31 13:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708629169 Will be there be lesson plans and resources for units 4-10 like there were for lessons 1-3. (6th grade). I noticed that the first three units are well planned out and after that there is nothing. https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708632990 2020-08-31 13:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708632990 If we are looking at a reduced time span to teach the materials we need to teach why is there a push to teach BMORE me? It sounds like an agenda being pushed with out the consideration for teachers to have ample time to cover all the material expected in a shorter time span. https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708634252 2020-08-31 13:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708634252 How exactly should we administer the EBAS and district unit assessments? Through datalink online? If so, will there be a training on how to do that? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708651933 2020-08-31 13:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708651933 Multilingual Sources https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708655288 Can we assess in a foreign language in Data link? ]]> 2020-08-31 13:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708655288 I like how you can make a copy and modify it for your students abrown1123 https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708663807 2020-08-31 13:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/708663807 5th Grade Gap? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709590257 2020-08-31 17:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709590257 I would have students write a opinion statements about the topic we have covered, I would have them create and share their statements, using pictures, drawing, or create a class project based on the topic. I will keep samples of their work for assessment purposes. I will also look for ways to assess them using Wit & Wisdom and create assessments using the information we have covered. https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709590675 Kim B]]> 2020-08-31 17:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709590675 Formative Assessments KINDERGARTEN https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709591478 For Kindergarten, it shows My Baltimore Book Assignments will be used as formative assessments, however this is only accessible for 3rd grade. What are the recommended next steps? 

]]> 2020-08-31 17:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709591478 https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709597625 I notice the first two weeks are summed up in three topics. Are we at liberty to decide how many days for self-reflection, exploring identity, and building community?]]> 2020-08-31 17:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709597625 Elementary Action Project https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709606460 Are there additional sources for Supporting Questions 1 & 2 other than those pertaining to Brazil, France and India? I'd like to have some supplemental activities where students can explore their own cultures (many of my students are from Central America, some from Africa, some from Asia, etc.)]]> 2020-08-31 17:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709606460 Grading https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709607253 Will we be using the formative assessments for grades? Or just the activities we do with the students?

]]> 2020-08-31 17:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709607253 On the daily plans, where is says 'pear deck slides' are those the google slides? I don't see pear deck slides (don't actually know how to use pear deck yet so maybe I'm missing something! https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709609069 2020-08-31 17:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709609069 https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709609655 In Kindergarten it shows that students will be assessed using My Baltimore Book assignments and students will have extended writing summative assessments. How do we access that resource? Can the extended writing assessment be the students answering the essential questions?]]> 2020-08-31 17:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709609655 My school is doing SS for 3 days and Science for 2 days- in 4th grade... any tips on how to stretch these lessons for 3 days instead of 2? Is there a list somewhere of alternate or "if you have extra time" activities? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709612775 2020-08-31 17:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709612775 Is the elementary action project supposed to be initiated at the same time as the topics covered on the regular scope and sequence? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709613344 2020-08-31 17:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709613344 Teacher Editions https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709616977 When the scope and sequence says to use the lesson in the teacher edition, where do we find that? I am only seeing the student edit]]> 2020-08-31 17:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709616977 I noticed that Gr 3 Quarter 1 week 1 and 2 uses move this world. What info are we using to log in? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709617014 2020-08-31 17:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709617014 Exit tickets https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709621499 How could I create exit tickets for each class and save their responses in the infinite campus?

]]> 2020-08-31 17:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709621499 How does the pacing work for teachers who teach all subjects? The scope and sequence does not seem to allow a break for teaching science/ vice versa https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709623585 2020-08-31 17:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709623585 Scope and sequence https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709645616 So we are ONLY using the scope and sequence for 2020-2021 with the My Baltimore Book, and NOT the units on the site below (ex: Unit 1:The Faces of American Cities), correct?]]> 2020-08-31 18:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709645616 CHERYL LYNN OWENS I teach all four subjects, is it recommended to teach social studies one week and science the next week? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709653581 2020-08-31 18:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709653581 I https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709654302 2020-08-31 18:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709654302 Is there a set rubric for the Elementary Action Plan? https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709658190 2020-08-31 18:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709658190 A czolnier https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709662565 2020-08-31 18:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709662565 A little confused re: scope and sequence https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709859048 2020-08-31 19:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mmwhippo/65ova616jdza8q9k/wish/709859048