Social Studies Academic Standards

“Teaching social studies powerfully and authentically begins with a deep knowledge and understanding of the subject and its unique goals. Social studies programs prepare students to identify, understand, and work to solve the challenges facing our diverse nation in an increasingly interdependent world. Education for citizenship should help students acquire and learn to use the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare them to be competent and responsible citizens throughout their lives. Competent and responsible citizens are informed and thoughtful, participate in their communities, are involved politically, and exhibit moral and civic virtues.”

A Vision of Powerful Teaching and Learning in the Social Studies: Building Social Understanding and Civic Efficacy (NCSS, 2008)

Preparing students for the 21st century cannot be accomplished without a strong and sustaining emphasis on the social studies. The social studies provide cornerstone skills that are the key to opening doors for a more diverse, competitive workforce and responsible citizenry. 

Social Studies Standards

Read the Social Studies Standards Introduction
(adopted 2022)

Read the Social Studies Standards (PDF)
(adopted 2022)

• Alternative Formats (adopted 2022): Social Studies Standards Spreadsheet CSV | Social Studies Standards Microsoft Excel | Social Studies Standards Markdown/Plain Text | Social Studies Standards Simplified Word
• Family and Community Guides (adopted 2022): Social Studies Guide Preschool | Social Studies Guide Kindergarten | Social Studies Guide 1st | Social Studies Guide 2nd | Social Studies Guide 3rd | Social Studies Guide 4th | Social Studies Guide 5th | Social Studies Guide 6th | Social Studies Guide 7th | Social Studies Guide 8th | Social Studies Guide High School
• Review and Revision Summary (adopted 2022): Social Studies Standards Summary of Changes
• Holocaust and Genocide Standards (adopted 2022): Holocaust and Genocide Standards webpage

Standards Online

Interact with the 2020 Standards Online

 

Read the Social Studies Standards Introduction
(adopted 2018)

Read the Social Studies Standards
(PDF, adopted 2018)

• Alternative Formats (adopted 2018): Social Studies Standards Spreadsheet CSV | Social Studies Standards Microsoft Excel | Social Studies Standards Markdown/Plain Text | Social Studies Standards Simplified Word
• Review and Revision (adopted 2018): Social Studies Standards Summary of Changes | Social Studies Standards Detailed Changes

For assistance with social studies, contact Stephanie Hartman.