K-12 Curriculum Resources

1. An effective history and social science education teaches students about the legacy of democratic government. 

2. An effective history and social science education incorporates diverse perspectives and acknowledges that perceptions of events are affected by race, ethnicity, culture, religion, education, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and personal experience.

3. Every student deserves to study history and social science every year, from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. 

4. An effective history and social science education teaches students to think historically.

5. An effective history and social science education integrates knowledge from many fields of study. 

6. An effective history and social science education builds students’ capacities for research, reasoning, making logical arguments, and thinking for themselves.

7. An effective history and social science education improves reading comprehension by increasing students’ content knowledge.

8. An effective history and social science education incorporates the study of current events and news/media literacy. 

9. An effective history and social science education teaches students about using data analysis and digital tools as research and presentation techniques in the social sciences. 

10. An effective history and social science education develops social and emotional skills. 

1. Demonstrate civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions. 

2. Develop focused questions or problem statements and conduct inquiries. 

3. Organize information and data from multiple primary and secondary sources. 

4. Analyze the purpose and point of view of each source; distinguish opinion from fact. 

5. Evaluate the credibility, accuracy, and relevance of each source. 

6. Argue or explain conclusions, using valid reasoning and evidence. 

7. Determine next steps and take informed action, as appropriate

Reading

• Key Ideas and Details

• Craft and Structure

• Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

• Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

Writing

• Text Types and Purposes

• Production and Distribution of Writing

• Research to Build and Present Knowledge

• Range of Writing 

Speaking and Listening

• Comprehension and Collaboration 

• Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas