The goal of the Social Studies curriculum is to
explore the foundation of our culture and the world around us at
each grade and developmental level.
Current events are an integral part of the curriculum at each
grade. In various grades
the Social Studies curriculum is enhanced by assemblies and field
trips. The Social Studies curriculum is divided into three general
areas that are introduced, developed, mastered and maintained.
The three areas are:
Geography, Economics and History/Political Science.
The units covered are:
In the Primary Grades:
·
Home and The World
·
My Community
·
Communities – Past,
Present and Future
In the Intermediate Grades:
·
Canada
·
Early Americans
·
Age of Exploration
·
American Revolution
·
The Constitution
·
Map and Globe skills
·
History of
Pennsylvania and United States
·
Cultural Differences
·
Citizenship
In the Middle School
·
The World:
Civilization of the Ancients
·
The Middle Ages
·
Modern Europe
·
Africa, Asia,
Australia, Oceania, Middle and South America
·
The World -
Geography
·
American Cultures
·
Civil War and
Reconstruction
·
Colonial Life
through Independence
·
U.S. Democracy -
politics and economic systems
·
Government
·
Geography