Standards by Grade Band

• 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

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

Progression of Anchor Standards

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

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Administrator Tool Kit

• 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

Implementation Guide Resources

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

ELA-SS-ELP Crosswalk

• 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

Archived Social Studies Newsletters

• Visit our page with all of our past newsletters here.

Latest monthly news updates including professional development opportunities, trainings, events, resources, tools, and community news will be posted here! Have something to add to this post or the monthly newsletter? Send the information to [email protected]. (UPDATED 3/10/2023)

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
• REGISTER HERE

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!