The FNSBSD Curriculum Department is currently requesting K – 12 Social Studies materials to include core programs and supplemental materials.  Core materials must meet federal guidelines for being scientifically research based.  This research should be sent directly to Michelle Daml or Melanie Hadaway, 520 5th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701. 

FNSBSD will accept one set of each company's materials, including ancillary materials such as teacher resources, manipulatives, workbooks, kits, adaptive resources, and technology components (see minimum technology requirements below) for each grade level being reviewed.  Please do not send anything that needs to be returned.  Clearly label packages with “SAMPLE MATERIALS”

Core programs should include technology support for teachers and students; interventions appropriate for Tier II and Tier III, and differentiation strategies for advanced students.

Correlations to Alaska Standards are appreciated, but not mandatory at this phase of the review process.  

Materials should be sent to:
Attn:  Curriculum Department, 520 5th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
Materials should arrive between Dec. 15, 2012 and Jan. 15, 2013, and will be reviewed in January and February of 2013 by a committee of Fairbanks teachers.  Proposed selection date is March 2013. 

Software and other technology components MUST have the following components: Mac: Must be able to run on PowerPC Mac’s (G4 or G5).  Must be compatible with OS 10.4 (tiger), 10.4.9 or higher.  Must be compatible with OS system 10.5 (Leopard).  PC: Pentium III 500Mz or better with 512 Mb or more RAM.  Must be compatible with Windows XP or higher


For a copy of the current draft of the K – 12 curriculum, go to this link: 

http://www.k12northstar.org/departments/curriculum/curriculum-guides/social-studies