Dive into the world of social studies where we'll explore places, cultures, and events from around the globe. This journey allows students to unravel the connections between people, institutions, and their surroundings. 

OVERALL SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM

Social studies encompasses the study of places, cultures, and events around the world, allowing students to explain relationships between people, institutions, and their environment. By studying history, students can learn from the past and make informed decisions for the future. The curriculum will follow a decolonized perspective when discussing countries, cultures, and holidays.

The curriculum will cover various topics throughout the year, including Inventions, Geography, Around the World, Economics, Government, and Historical Figures. In this particular class, we will focus on United States Government.

The class is structured to provide a highly organized and scaffolded learning experience, using visual prompts and opportunities for repetition. The main goal is to explore the topics and foster an understanding of the real world.

This course is also available through 1:1 tutoring or as a self-paced class. 

OVERVIEW OF CLASS 🌍

Greeting Time: Start our class with a warm welcome and positive vibes!
Introduction of Topic: Dive into exciting social studies subjects and explore the world together.
Multi-modal Learning: Engage through text, video, interactive games, note writing, and lively discussions.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS 🤔

📹 Video On, Please!: Let's keep those videos on for a more connected and interactive experience.
🤹‍♂️ Show What You Know: Every student has a chance to showcase their knowledge in their preferred way.
☕ Take a Break: Need a breather? Feel free to turn off your sound and video until you're ready to rejoin.
👩‍👧‍👦 Parental Support: Parents, stay off-screen but you can be nearby for any needed assistance.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

Each unit will include live class presentations, lively discussion and an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they are learning through a packet. Students may write complete sentences, phrases or words, draw their responses or reply in chat or verbally. 

UNIT CONTENT

Unit 1: Introduction to Government

What is government?
Why do we need rules in our community?
What are community services?
Who are the community helpers?

Unit 2: Three Branches of Government

Why are they called branches?
What are checks and balances?
What does the Executive Branch do?
What is a law and who makes them?
How are laws upheld? Who is the Supreme Court?

Unit 3: Rights and Responsibilities

What is a citizen?
What rights do citizens have?
What responsibilities do citizens have?

Unit 4: Constitution and the Bill of Rights

What is the Constitution? 
The Preamble and what it means to me
What are the Bill of Rights?

Unit 5: Voting

Making Choices
What does a leader do?
What are elections?
Who are candidates?
How does one vote?

Throughout the course, the focus will be on developing a deep understanding of these concepts. The content will be presented in a structured and engaging manner, allowing students to interact with the material and apply their learning to real-life scenarios.