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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Kindergarten - Grade 2
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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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5+
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Scope and Sequence Grades 3-5
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