Key Points of the Briefing:

1. After vetting several books, World History II is proposing a new textbook that

is aligned to the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework from the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and the CT Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks.  It also aligns to the

CT Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies –College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading and Writing.

Spielvogel, J. (2014). World History & Geography: Modern Times. New York:  McGraw-Hill Education.

1. Reading comprehension is supported and maximized through the use of primary sources, document-based questions, and extended response practice.
2. There is inclusion of a geography component.
3. Emphasis is on modern world history from the Industrial era to the present.
4. There is a digital copy of the entire textbook and access to online resources (a six year digital subscription)
5. The textbook also has a digital component suite of teaching and learning tools that allows for a flexible and customized learning experience for each student.

Summary of the Briefing:

The Social Studies department is proposing a new textbook, World History & Geography: Modern Times, that aligns to the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework Standards from the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and the CT Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies – College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading and Writing.

Key Points of the Briefing:

1. This is a year-long college-level course for grades 11-12 designed for students who want to pursue a career in physical sciences or engineering. It is a rigorous course based on the knowledge of mathematics needed that includes calculus.

    

2. There is a need for this course, as students that have already taken AP Physics 1 or 2 courses in their sophomore or junior year and want to pursue a career in the physical sciences or engineering will need a more advanced course in physics.

    

3. Topics include kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, work, energy and power, systems of particles and linear momentum, circular motion and rotation, oscillations and gravitation.
   

4. After vetting several books, AP Physics C is proposing a new digital textbook that meets the College Board’s curricular demands. This textbook has a 6-year online subscription. 

Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2013). Fundamentals of physics extended (10th ed.).Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. 

Summary of the Briefing:

The science department is proposing a new course, Physics AP C and new textbook, Fundamentals of Physics Extended, to create a pathway for students who have taken Physics 1 and 2.  This year-long college-level course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the physical sciences or engineering.