Welcome To Social Studies

In Social Studies students use rich content, unifying themes and big ideas to learn history, geography, economics, civics, citizenship and government. Teachers incorporate literacy in social studies classes to help students ground reading, writing, and discussion in evidence from text. 

 

NYC DOE Social Studies Framework Grades K-8

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Social Studies Resources

Activities and Resources for Parents

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3rd Grade-Communities and The World

In “Communities around the World,” students learn about communities around the globe and about global citizenship. Students bring with them knowledge about their communities. In this course, students make comparisons across time and space, examining different communities and their cultures. Culture includes social organization, customs and traditions, language, arts and literature, religion, forms of government, and economic systems. Students are introduced to the concepts of prejudice, discrimination and human rights, as well as to social action. We will select at least three communities that represent different regions of the world, types of communities (urban, suburban, and rural), and governmental structures. The communities selected will reflect the diversity of the local community. The key ideas, conceptual understandings, and content specifications guide the study of communities while exploring the major themes of social studies. 

Grade 4: New York State and Local History and Government

 Grade 4 Social Studies is focused on New York State and local communities and their change over time, incorporating the study of geography, history, economics, and government. This year 4th grade students will make and learn about local connections throughout the course. The course is divided into seven Key Ideas that span the State’s history from before the European colonial era to the modern period. The Key Ideas allow  students to make connections to present-day New York State and the local community. 

Grade 5: The Western Hemisphere

Grade 5 Social Studies is based on the history and geography of the Western Hemisphere, including the development of cultures, civilizations, and empires; interaction between societies; and the comparison of the government and economic systems of modern nations. It also incorporates elements of archaeology. The course is divided into seven Key Ideas that cover a time span from prehistory into modern times. Students will make local connections throughout the course, especially in the examination of citizenship related to modern political and economic issues.