Social Studies
Our social studies program strives to engage and inspire. It equips students with skills necessary to access historical content and current events. We believe each student is capable of making a difference in the world, and our curriculum provides them with the tools to do so.
Philosophy
Our social studies program strives to engage and inspire. It equips students with skills necessary to access historical content and current events. We believe each student is capable of making a difference in the world, and our curriculum provides them with the tools to do so. The teaching and learning of social studies covers a wide umbrella of content and skills: historical content, social justice and activism, current events, and critical thinking skills. At every grade level, DK through 6th, we want students to think critically about content through student-driven activities, building cultural competency skills. Our program is flexible, but in-depth, and is aligned according to grade level. Keeping in mind the nature of social studies as a discipline, our program allows for the flexibility that follows the interest of the group.
Essential Questions
Learning Goals
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Our social studies program strives to engage and inspire. It equips students with skills necessary to access historical content and current events. We believe each student is capable of making a difference in the world, and our curriculum provides them with the tools to do so. The teaching and learning of social studies covers a wide umbrella of content and skills: historical content, social justice and activism, current events, and critical thinking skills. At every grade level, DK through 6th, we want students to think critically about content through student-driven activities, building cultural competency skills. Our program is flexible, but in-depth, and is aligned according to grade level. Keeping in mind the nature of social studies as a discipline, our program allows for the flexibility that follows the interest of the group.
Essential Questions
- How does our understanding of historical and cultural events give us the tools and the wisdom to move forward?
- How does one transfer knowledge from social studies class to informed citizenship?
- How do we convey our understanding of social studies?
Learning Goals
- Students will make connections between historical content and the world today.
- Students will question and think critically about historical and current events.
- Students will explore their own identities and build cross-cultural competency.
- Students will acknowledge a variety of narratives and points of view.
