Social Studies

Curriculum & Instruction

Middle School

Middle School Social Studies Scope and Sequence Guides and Planning Resources

High School

High School Social Studies Scope and Sequence Guides and Planning Resources

Common Core ELA Standards For Social Studies

The standards begin at grade 6; standards for K-5 reading in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects are integrated into the K-5 Reading standards. The CCR anchor standards and high school standards in literacy work in tandem to define college and career readiness expectations—the former providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity. Learn more >

Inquiry Design Model

Inquiry Design Model See, Think, Wonder Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy

See Think Wonder | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy

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The See-Think-Wonder strategy is a transformative student-centered approach to learning. This method, part of Harvard's Project Zero Visible Thinking routines, encourages students to observe, interpret, and inquire about various topics, promoting critical thinking and active participation in the classroom. In this blog post, we'll delve into the specifics of this strategy, its advantages, and the ways teachers can effectively implement it in their lessons.

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