Office of 

Curriculum,  Instruction 

& Professional Learning

Adam Pease, EdD - Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction - adpease@chappaquaschools.org - 914-238-7200 x 1004

SCHOOLS

DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMUNITY

Social Studies

Our K-12 Social Studies curriculum is designed to produce critical thinkers and active citizens. Students build literacy skills through non-fiction texts and authentic writing as well as skills in media literacy and data analysis. Inquiry is at the core of social studies allowing students to develop their skills in historical thinking, geographic and economic reasoning, and research.  We place an emphasis on civic participation, social justice, and global competence.

Questions or comments related to Social Studies should be directed to: Mary Devane, Director of Social Studies at MaDevane@Chappaquaschools.org 

District Social Studies Curriculum & Programs

ELEMENTARY (Grades K-4)


MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 5-8)



HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)


What to Expect in Our Classrooms

Students in the Social Studies classroom are actively engaged in studying the past in order to understand the present.   Students learn by doing - either through an Inquiry Design Model or through Project-Based Learning.  Students collaborate with peers to examine artifacts and documents developing critical thinking skills.

Through debate and discussion, students evaluate evidence, consider different perspectives and extend their thinking.

Students create projects and presentations to share and communicate their learning. 

NYS Common Core S.S. K-12 Frameworks

These components work interdependently in both instruction and assessment. Through an inquiry-based approach, students develop thematic and conceptual understanding while applying disciplinary practices and literacy skills in the context of content.

Themes at a Glance

Research & Citations

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT66 Roaring Brook RoadP.O. Box 21Chappaqua, NY 10514Phone: 914-238-7200