Social Studies Scope and Sequence
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Using these links, you can access information regarding the Social Studies program for grades K-12 in Rockford Public Schools.
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Scope and Sequence Chart
For Grades K-12
This chart illustrates the curricular framework for Grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The high school section only shows the required Social Studies courses for graduation, not the electives. Please consult the High School Planning Guide on the link below for a complete listing of all the Social Studies courses offered at the high school level. |
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Chart
For Grades K-9
This chart demonstrates the ever-widening world of Social Studies from the elementary grades to the first year of high school. |
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Additional Information for the Grades in the "Middle"
For Grades 5-8
This information provides an in-depth look at Social Studies in Grades 5 through 8. Please note that during the 2009-2010 school year, both Grades 7 & 8 will follow the same curriculum. In 2010-2011, Grade 8 will begin their new curriculum. |
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High School Planning Guide
For 2009-2010
Beginning in the fall of 2009, entering freshmen are required to successfully complete three years of Social Studies for graduation.
• Traditionally Grade 9 – Either World Geography or World History (one year)
• Traditionally Grade 11 – United States History (one year)
• Traditionally Grade 12 – American Government (one semester)
• Traditionally Grade 12 – Economics (one semester)
Students in the Academy Program at Auburn High School follow a slightly different configuration. Please contact an Auburn HS counselor for more information. This link connects you to the High School Planning Guide for 2009-2010. |
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Grades K-4 Curriculum Guides & Maps
Grades K-4 Information - Updated!
Curriculum Guides are designed to assist teachers in their curriculum planning. Essential Questions, Illinois Learning Standards, Social Studies content and skills are included, as well as reading strategies and skills. They contain a "menu" of options for classroom activities, and much more! Additionally, Curriculum Maps were created in June, 2009. Each offers month-by-month pacing to ensure instruction. Essential Questions and Big Ideas are included, as well as Power Standards to aid in evaluation for the Standards-Based Report Cards. Curriculum for teaching Rockford in Grade 3 and Illinois in Grade 4 is found here. Teachers are strongly encouraged to incorporate Social Studies into the Literacy Block (BLIG), as well as adding Social Studies content to the instructional day. |
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Grades 5-8 Curriculum Guides & Maps
Grades 5-8 Information - Updated!
These curriculum guides and maps are valuable curricular aids as teachers design their lesson plans. Social Studies has so much to offer our students - "it's all right here!" |
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Grades 9-12 Curriculum Maps for Social Science Courses
High School Information - Updated
The District High School Planning Guide for 2009-2010 is linked to this page as well as Power Standards for high school Social Studies courses, curriculum maps, and online textbook support for specific courses. |
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