Creating a Scope and Sequence

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Creating a Scope and Sequence

• What goes into planning a course?

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So Whats a Scope and Sequence Anyway?

• Just what it says A Scope of what you will
  teach and a Sequence of when, for teaching an
  entire course. Includes the order of topics and
  the week you plan to teach it.

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Think in Terms of

• TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)
• What order makes sense?
• How many days is it worth?

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How many days?

• In a school year?
• 180 days
• In a semester?
• 90 days
• In a 6 week period?
• 30 days

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Does it Matter?

• Does the order of topics matter?
• YES!
• Will the order be different for different
  teachers?
• YES!
• Can you teach things not on TEKS?
• YES!
• Do you HAVE TO teach TEKS?
• YES!

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A Scope and Sequence Example

• Principles of AFNR

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Activity Today

• You will need
• Scope and Sequence Template
• TEKS for Principles of AFNR
• School calendar
• For the 1st-6th six Weeks, determine what topics
  (think in terms of units) should be taught when.
• TEKS should be noted on the Scope and Sequence
  for each topic.

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Review

• What is a Scope and Sequence?
• Order of units and week you plan to teach it
• How many days should you plan for?
• 180 for a year long course
• What should your units relate to?
• TEKS

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Assignment

• Scope and Sequence Assignment/Discussion is due
  next Monday Questions?
• Draw for a course to complete a scope and
  sequence you may trade with someone as long as
  the trade is mutual
• Use the Scope and Sequence template on website
• Must be typed (be sure to change it to your name
  and course)
• Indicate specific TEKS taught for each topic
• Typed discussion paper addressing questions on
  syllabus
• Posted to your website

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Coming Up

• Wednesday Classroom Management
• Friday Mini Lessons
• Monday Overview of lesson presentations