SOCIAL
STUDIES
Our K-6 curriculum
is aligned with the national
Social
Studies Standards and identifies what students should know and be able
to do (target indicators) in this skill area . These target indicators
are performance-based with an emphasis on higher order thinking skills.
An important component is the inclusion of one consistent assessment and
rubric to ensure mastery at every grade level. The vision of this
curriculum is to embed quality teaching, challenging content, and community
involvement to enable all learners to pursue academic excellence, share
a love for learning and become responsible citizens in our global society.
This curriculum is due for revision during the 2002-2003 school year.
The topics covered
in grades four to six are as follows:
Grade Four
Understanding
the five themes of Geography
Analyze
the characteristics of the US regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest,
Southwest, Western
Grade Five
Gain
an understanding of the European exploration of North America from the
twelfth to seventeenth centuries
Gain
an understanding of the colonization of the US
Gain
an understanding of the American Revolution and its outcomes
Understand
the development and foundation of the system of government in the US
Understanding
the early development of our young country
Gain
an understanding of the Civil War and its aftermath
Understand
the role of the US as a world power
Grade Six
Gain
an understanding of world geography
Gain
an understanding of culture
Understand
the evolution of prehistoric man
Gain
an understanding of early civilizations in the Fertile Crescent, Ancient
Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome
Gain
an understanding of civilizations in Western Europe during the Middle Ages |
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