• To introduce the iCivics Site
• To make connections between the Civics EOC and the iCivics resources
• To explain the benefits of Game Based Learning and a blended
learning curriculum
• To model lessons and games
• To provide a guide to use ALL the different types of learning tools
available
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ME?
THE DIGITAL NATIVE
The Digital Native Video
“Students are more and more visually
literate. They live in a world filled with
technology and visual input.”
- Patricia Nuñez,
Palm Springs Middle School
• 21st century personalized and blended learning environment
• Should be implemented in middle and K-8 Centers
• Approximately 11,800 middle school students across Miami-Dade County
Public Schools in grades 6, 7, and 8
• 16 Units of Civics
• Curriculum aligned with the goals of the Common Core State Standards in
ELA and History (CCSSM) with a blended curriculum using the SS NGSSS
Reimagine YOUR Classroom
Gaming
Projectbased
Activities
Student
Collaboration
Adaptive
Software
StudentCentered
teaching
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT
LEARNING
“My philosophy of education is that I am a facilitator of knowledge. It is my job to
provide a learning environment where all students will learn, succeed, and improve their
level of achievement…”
- Josefa Alfonso, Arvida Middle School
Civics EOC tests 40 Civics Benchmarks
iCivics is pivotal when using in conjunction with the Florida Item Specifications when
preparing students for the Civics EOC
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All Units are related to topics and Standards
Teachers can set up classes in two ways
Each unit integrates games and other aspects and tools of iCivics
Some of the units include: Lesson Plans, Games, Drafting Board,
Mini-lessons, DB Quest and Web Quests
iCivics Games
Web Quests
Using these tools students can
explore internet resources
Drafting Board is an interactive
online essay builder for
argumentative writing
Annette Boyd Pitts
Florida Law Related
Executive Director
iCivics State Director
[email protected]
Emma Humphries
Civic Engagement Coordinator
University of Florida
iCivics National Teachers Council Member
[email protected]
Cristina Colon
Lawton Chiles Middle School iCivics Master Teacher
[email protected]
Jackie Viana
MDCPS Social Sciences District Supervisor
[email protected]
305-995-2772