Dive into the world of social studies where we'll explore places, cultures, and events from around the globe. 

Our sessions will rotate between economics, history, geography, sociology and civics. 

OVERVIEW OF CLASS 🌍

Each session will begin with a quick check-in and opportunity to build community. Through engaging slides, videos and activities, the sessions will focus on a main theme for the day. Students may participate how they wish. Students will be offered opportunities to read from the screen, write answers in chat, and use the worksheet packet or a journal to record answers. Some sessions will include crafts or other activities that may require a printer (for the packet), crayons, scissors or glue. 

Information will be presented at a third-fourth grade level on topics that fit middle school social study standards.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS 🤔

I prefer that all students keep their videos on as it helps to build community and helps me guide engagement. Students may mute/unmute as needed for any background noise.  Parents, stay off-screen but you can be nearby for any needed assistance.

CONTENT 📚

Each week will have a new theme introduced in class with additional activities available outside of class. Students may repeat the class each year as information and activities will be change up. 

January themes

What is a Seasonal Job? 
How did January get its name?
What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
How do the hemispheres affect weather?
Hidden Figures introduction
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inauguration Day

February themes

Black History Month
What is World Hijab Day?
Who choses holidays in the United States?
Where is the SuperBowl (geography)
Valentines Day
Rosa Parks
President's Day

March themes

Women's History Month
Irish American History
What is Bartering and Trading?
What is Daylight Saving Time?
Bunnies

April themes
What is Arab American Heritage Month?
What is Earth Day?
What is importing and exporting?
Climate zones and precipitation
Frogs

May themes
What is Asian American and Pacific Islander day?
What is Parents' Day in South Korea?
Rights and Responsibilities
How do Addresses work?
Jackie Robinson
Bees