Social Studies Curriculum Maps
by Kelly Fraase
January 15, 2008
Exploring Where & Why by Nystrom is the social studies curriculum for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. Outlined below are key elements of the program, as well grade level social studies curriculum maps:
- Hands-On and Minds-On Activities
In early elementary, students develop skills through themes such as family, neighborhoods, and communities.
Click here to view Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum
Click here to view 1st Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
Click here to view 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
Click here to view 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country by Teacher's Curriculum Institute is the social studies curriculum for 4th Grade. Outline below are key elements of the program and the fourth grade curriculum map:
- Theory-Based Active Instruction
Instruction is conducted in a variety of methods to integrate all learning styles. Lessons include cooperative group work to increase student interaction which can lead to more learning and greater content retention. Students learn progressively more difficult concepts as the content is introduced.
- Standards-Based Content
Lessons are taught to build on mastery of state and national standards.
Click here to view 4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
