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Standards: History and Social Science

Arizona History and Social Science Standards (Adopted 10.22.2018)

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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STANDARDS

Download the complete standards document - PDF or Word

 Anchor Standards (Accessible version)

  • Kindergarten - Second Grade Grade PDF | Word
  • Third Grade - Fifth Grade Grade PDF | Word
  • Sixth Grade - Eighth Grade Grade PDF | Word
  • High School PDF | Word

Grade Levels at a Glance: K-2

  • Kindergarten: Children As Citizens
  • First Grade: Communities
  • Second Grade: The World Around Me

Grade Levels at a Glance: 3-5

  • Third Grade: Arizona Studies (prehistoric to present day)
  • Fourth Grade: Regions and Cultures of the Americas
  • Fifth Grade: United States Studies

Grade Levels at a Glance: 6-8

  • Sixth Grade: Global Studies World Regions And Cultures)
  • Seventh Grade: Integrated Global Studies
  • Eighth Grade: Citizenship and Civic Engagement In Today's Society

Grade Levels at a Glance: Complete

Complete: Grade Levels at a Glance

Arizona History and Social Science Standards Progression of Anchor Standards by Grade Band

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History and Social Science Standards Progression of Anchor Standards by Grade Band

HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE STANDARDS SUPPORT MATERIALS

  • Arizona History and Social Science Notable Shifts
  • Elementary SS Marginalization
  • Implementation Guide for History and Social Science Standards
  • Increase Reading Scores Using Literacy-Rich Social Studies Lessons Webinar

 

Social Science and History 10-Minute Videos

  • Standards Overview
  •  K-2 Standards Overview
  •  3-5 Implementation Suggestions 
  •  6-8 Standards Overview
  •  Inquiry Overview

 

  • Understanding the Anchor Standards
  • Arizona History and Social Science Notable Shifts
  • Elementary SS Marginalization
  • Arizona History & Social Science Standards

 

  • ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk-Kindergarten
  • ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk-1st Grade
  • ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk-2nd Grade
  • ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk-3rd Grade
  • ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk-4th Grade
  • ELA-SS-ELPCrosswalk-5th Grade
  • ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk-6th Grade
  • ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk-7th Grade
  • ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk-8th Grade
  • ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk-HS

2018 Arizona History and Social Science Anchor Standards Progression by Grade Band Accessible Version

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MARCH UPDATES

Gilder Lehrman American History Teacher of the Year

  • Nominate a middle or high school teacher today for the Gilder Lehrman American History Teacher of the Year
  • Deadline to nominate is April 30, 2023.

#SSCHAT with NCHE and National Women's History Museum

  • NCHE and the National Women's History Museum are hosting an #sschat! Join us for a live discussion on Twitter on Monday, March 20th, from 8:00pm-9:00pm (ET).
  • Bring your ideas, questions, and strategies related to teaching women's history.
  • Learn more about the #sschat Network and join the conversation on Twitter.

Civic Connections Webinar Series

  • March 9, 2023: Civic Education as a Matter of National Security (A part of Civic Learning Week)
  • April 20, 2023: The Research & Practice of Student Voice in Classrooms & Schools
  • May 18, 2023: Teaching Media Literacy to Combat Misinformation
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Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities

  • This session will feature ways to structure healthy classroom conversations around civics and civic issues. 
  • Please join us on March 23rd  from 4:00 to 5:00 (Pacific time - same as Arizona) for the Western States Civics Coalition session.
  • Registration is now open. Use this link to register.

Want to Travel Abroad this Summer

  • GEEO Travel caters specifically to teachers and offers many low-cost travel to expand your world view. 
  • You can check out their program and options here.
  • Act fast as many of the deadlines to apply are coming soon!

Summer Institute Opportunity

  • RosAmerica is offering an online two-part summer institute. This institute includes award-winning teachers and guidance from world-renowned institutions to help teachers learn how to incorporate slavery, Indigenous ways of thinking, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American lessons, and much more.
  • Applicants receive $100 and 12 CEUs for completing the program
  • Click this link to find out more information
  • Deadline to apply is April 30th!

 

Contact Information:

Linda Burrows, Director of K-12 Social Studies and World and Native Languages

Hannah Rude, K-12 Social Studies and World and Native Languages Specialist

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