Most school districts require high school students to acquire 4 years worth of social studies lessons or credits. These lessons are basically the same lessons that have been taught in previous years with the exception that at the high school level, students are expected to be able to learn history in detail, remembering exact dates of historic events, and discussing social issues. In part one of this article, I discussed 9th and 10 grade topics (though don’t have to study the years in this order). The basic curriculum for social studies in the Junior and Senior years is as follows. … Continue reading →

Most school districts require high school students to acquire 4 years worth of social studies lessons or credits. These lessons are basically the same lessons that have been taught in previous years. The exception is that at the high school level, students are expected to be able to learn history in detail, remembering exact dates of historic events, and discussing social issues. The basic curriculum for social studies in high school is as follows. A student does not have to take social studies in this order as long as the four types of courses are covered. Grade 9 social studies … Continue reading →

World book has a list of topics that your students should learn from grade school through high school. For middle school years, I strongly disagree the way in which the topics are arranged for each of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade social studies. It is basically set up in a way that is segmented and not cohesive at all. I feel these topics can be set up in a way that is based on time period, or at least region. For this reason, I have re-arranged the topics a bit to help it flow better. As you can see … Continue reading →

Fifth grade social studies focuses on exploration and discovery, particularly of the United States and North American. This is a fun time period for children to learn and it can be done effortlessly and cohesively throughout the years. Part 2 involves democracy and Neighbors of the United States (North America). This part of fifth grade Social Studies can be taught through numerous materials. Democracy’s principles and documents: The US government has numerous websites that explain democracy thoroughly and at various age levels. Go to www.state.gov and look for the youth education section. Life in the U. S. and its possessions: … Continue reading →

Fifth grade social studies focus on exploration and discovery, particularly of the United States and North American. This is a fun time period for children to learn and it can be done effortlessly and cohesively throughout the years. Personally, I feel that most of the lessons in fifth grade social studies should come in the form of historical novels. Part I involves discovering American History. This part of fifth grade Social Studies should be largely read, discussed, and written about in essays. Exploration and discovery: Read and discuss The World Made New: Why the Age of Exploration Happened and How … Continue reading →

As I have mentioned before, you have many options when teaching social studies to homeschoolers. You may prefer a chronological approach that is popular among classical homeschoolers (I like it too), or you can teach according to what is taught in schools nationwide. This list of lesson topics comes from world book encyclopedia, but suggestions are added by me. Types of community life: To learn about community life, spend time in the community. Participate in volunteer opportunities. Go to local political meetings and rallies. Spend time in local recreation areas talking to people. History and development of the local state: … Continue reading →

In part 1 of Third Grade Social Studies Curriculum, I provided a general outline for a third grade history curriculum as well as suggested reading and website resources. Here continues part 2 of Third grade social studies curriculum: Sources of food and clothing: These lessons can also be learned on field trips, and through picture books and websites. Shelters of animals and people: Look at sites like lessonplanet.com and animal habitat websites to learn about these kids of shelters. History and development of transportation: There are numerous books and websites you can use to teach your third grader about transportation. … Continue reading →

As a Homeschooler, you can use these history topics to teach your child using the unit study approach. You are also free to Use a classical approach where you teach your child a new time period (chronologically) each year. If you started with the Ancient Civilizations in the first grade, you would study the Baroque period in the third grade. The following curriculum guide is courtesy of the World book Encyclopedia Website. I am adding suggestions for books and websites that will help you teach these lessons. Holidays and folk customs: Have Your Homeschooler Read Books about Different Holidays Throughout … Continue reading →