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Welcome to Social Studies!
Susan Chester, K-12 Supervisor of Humanities
914-793-6130, ext. 4284
schester@eufsdk12.orgCurriculum Overview
Eastchester teachers develop curricula at each grade level aligned to the NYS K-12 Social Studies Framework. The Framework includes essential content as well as literacy skills, and discipline specific skills such as identifying relationships, understanding context, sourcing, and civic action. Please visit this site for additional information:
http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/k-12-social-studies-frameworkElementary Social Studies, K-5
Grade K: My Self and Others
Grade 1: My Family and Other Families, Now and Long Ago
Grade 2: My Community and Other Communities
Grade 3: Communities Around the World
Grade 4: New York State and Local History and Government
Grade 5: The Western HemisphereMiddle School Social Studies, 6-8
Grade 6: The Eastern Hemisphere
Grade 7: History of the United States and New York State I
Grade 8: History of the United States and New York State IIHigh School Social Studies, 9-12
Grade 9: Global History and Geography I
Grade 10: Global History and Geography II*
Grade 11: United States History and Government*
Grade 12: Particpation in Government/Economics
*course culminates in a NYS Regents ExaminationHigh School Course Offerings:
Global History & Geography 9, Global History & Geography 9 Honors
Global History & Geography 10, AP World
US History & Government 11, AP US History
Economics & Government 12, AP US Government & Politics
AP European History
Philosophy
Sociology