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Regional Social Studies Curriculum

Embark on an exhilarating journey through time and cultures with the Nassau BOCES Regional Social Studies Curriculum, meticulously crafted to captivate young minds in grades 3-5.

Developed collaboratively by passionate educators from across Long Island, this curriculum is aligned seamlessly with the New York State Social Studies Framework and Practices, as well as English Language Arts content standards, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.

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Corinne Suckle

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Kindergarten - Grade 2 

  Sept-Oct Nov - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - June
  Self and Others
Grade K Unit 1: Myself, My Family
Essential Questions:
- What makes me and my family special?
- What is my role in my class?
- How can I use time words to retell special events at home or school?
Unit 2: My Community, My Country
Essential Questions
:
- What is special about my community?
- How can I help make it special?
Unit 3: Geography
Essential Questions:

- What is geography? How does it affect me?
Unit 4: Economics
Essential Questions:

- What are people’s needs and wants?
- How do people meet their needs and wants?

 

  My Family and Other Families, Now and Long Ago
Grade 1 Unit 1: My Family, Then and Now
Essential Question:
- What are my family traditions?
Unit 2: My Community, Then and Now
Essential Question:
- What are my community traditions?
Unit 3: Geography
Essential Question:
- How does geography affect how people live?
Unit 4: Economics
Essential Question:
- How do people in my community meet their needs and wants?

 

  My Community and Other Communities
Grade 2 Unit 1: My Community, Then and Now
Essential Question:
- How is my community organized?
- How has it stayed the same and changed over time?
Unit 2: Citizenship
Essential Question:
- What is my role as a citizen?
Unit 3: Geography
Essential Question:
- How has geography impacted my community and other communities?
Unit 4: Economics
Essential Question:
- How do communities overcome economic challenges?


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Regional Social Studies Curriculum

Grades 3-5

  • Carefully aligned to the NYS Social Studies Framework and Practices
  • Aligned with ELA Standards for Reading and Writing
  • Written in partnership with Long Island Districts
     
  • Student Centered-Teacher Friendly
    • Microsoft and Google ready
  • Inquiry Based Activities
  • Civic Readiness Projects
  • Project- Based Learning
  • Assessment in line with Regent tasks

     

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   Scope and Sequence Grades 3-5

 


Grade             

3

Communities Around the World

Unit 1: Geography

Essential Question:

Why does geography matter?


 

Unit 2: Colombia

Essential Questions: 

How did geography shape the history and culture of Colombia?

In what ways is the culture of Colombia similar and different to the US?


 

Unit 3: Nigeria

Essential Questions:

How did geography shape the history and culture of Nigeria?

In what ways is the culture of Nigeria similar and different to the US?


 

Unit 4: India

Essential Questions:

How did geography shape the history and culture of India? 

In what ways is the culture of India similar and different to the US?


 

Unit 5: Government and Economic

Essential Questions:

How do communities around the world form governments? 

How are those governments similar and different? 

How do communities around the world meet their needs and wants?

Unit 6: Student choice

Essential Questions: 

How did geography shape the history and culture of your selected community? 

How is its culture similar and different to the others studied this year?

How is its government and economy organized?

 

 

New York State and Local History and Government

Grade 4

Unit 1: Geography of NY

Essential Question:  

How did geography shape NY? 


 

Unit 2: Colonial and Revolutionary Period

Essential Question: 

How did the American Revolution impact life in NY State?

Unit 3: NYS Government

Essential Question:

How does the government of NY State impact the way we live? 

Unit 4: Reform Movements in NY

Essential Question:

How did people try to improve life in New York?

Unit 5: Westward Movement and Industrialization

Essential Question:

How did westward movement and industrialization impact life in New York?

Unit 6: Immigration and Migration 

Essential Question: 

Was the American dream real for immigrants in New York?

 

 

The Western Hemisphere (Canada, US, Mexico, Puerto Rico)

Grade 5

Unit 1: Early American Civilizations 

Essential Question:

How were early American civilizations influenced by their environment?

Unit 2: Exploration

Essential Question: 

How did European exploration impact the Western Hemisphere?

Unit 3: Geography of the Americas

Essential Question:

How does geography impact the economic development of countries in the Western Hemisphere?  

Unit 4: Cultures of the W. Hemisphere

Essential Question:

How are the cultures of the Western Hemisphere similar and different?

Unit 5: Governments of the W. Hemisphere

Essential Question:

How did different government systems develop in the Western Hemisphere?

Unit 6: Civic Action Project

Essential Question:

How can I make society better as a citizen?