The Social Studies curriculum that is used is the New York State Next Generation Core Curriculum. The topics or units for Social Studies are taught and integrated into the literacy program. Social Studies is not taught as a separate subject area. Please look below to see what is covered for Social Studies topics.
Myself and others
My Family and other families
My school and school community
My neighborhood
Location of home, school, neighborhood, and community on maps and globes
Basic human needs and wants
People helping one-another to meet needs and wants
Symbols of citizenship
Rights, responsibilities, and roles of citizenship
People making and changing rules and laws
People making rules that involve consideration of others and provide for the health and safety of all
This content is covered through the different units that are taught. Some of these are listed below.
Rules and Responsibility
Am I Unique
Thanksgiving
Needs and Wants
Martin Luther King Jr.
Maps & Globes
Flag Day