| The
MPS version of the Social Studies Standard from the Arizona
Department of Education was approved by the MPS
Governing Board on January 23, 2007. To view the new standard
in MPS format that will be implemented in the 2007-08
school year, please click on the appropriate grade
level below: |
|
2006-2007
Curriculum
Units summarized below under each grade level are available
from the SSRC. |
KINDERGARTEN*
*Click on the grade level to
access pdf curriculum page |
| Early
Explorations |
In
Mesa, Kindergarten social science activities are integrated
into the Early Explorations program and other curriculum areas. |
GRADE
1*
*Click
on the grade level to access pdf curriculum page |
| Everyone
Is Special |
This thematic
unit focuses on how each child is a unique individual. It combines
science, health, and social studies concepts. |
| Primary
Social Studies Skills |
This hands-on
program engages students in activities that introduce, develop,
and apply basic social studies concepts and skills. The twenty
lessons focus on the familiar world of home, school, and neighborhood. |
GRADE
2*
*Click
on the grade level to access pdf curriculum page |
| Primary
Social Studies Skills |
This
hands-on program engages students in activities that introduce,
develop, and help students to apply basic social studies concepts
and skills. The twenty-five lessons focus on the neighborhood
and rural communities. |
| Scarcity |
This
unit is an introduction to the concepts of economics. It focuses
on the basic economic principles that affect each student's
life now and in the future. |
| Transportation
& Safety |
Students
explore different modes of modern transportation. They also
learn the safety rules for walking, swimming, riding a bicycle,
and riding in an automobile. |
GRADE
3*
*Click
on the grade level to access pdf curriculum page |
Celebrations:
Hanukkah &
Chinese
New Year |
These units
are taught separately. They help students become aware of the
meaning and importance of celebrations. |
| Primary
Social Studies Skills |
This hands-on
program engages students in activities that introduce, develop,
and apply basic social studies concepts and skills. |
| STOP!
THINK! DECIDE! |
The activities
in this unit are designed to help students understand why we
have rules and to learn decision-making skills. |
GRADE
4*
*Click
on the grade level to access pdf curriculum page |
| Every
Drop Counts |
This unit
includes activities designed to make students more aware of
the role that water plays in their lives, and how habits have
a direct effect on the amount of water used in our homes. |
| Arizona
Adventures in Time and Place |
Adopted
textbook provides for social science instruction focused on
the state of Arizona. |
| Arizona
Desk Map |
Student
booklets and desk maps are available to supplement the adopted
curriculum. |
| Arizona
Graphic Learning |
Student
booklets are available from MDC to supplement the adopted curriculum.
Student desk maps are located at schools. |
| Native
Americans of Arizona |
This unit
is dedicated to the Native Americans of Arizona. It provides
students of all origins an opportunity to recognize all they
have in common while celebrating their unique differences. The
unit profiles four Native Americans (from Arizona) and explores
such elements as the importance of family, goal setting, and
overcoming obstacles in the fulfillment of dreams. |
| A
Study of...Mexico |
This unit
includes hands-on activities to explore the geography, history,
traditions, and culture of Mexico. It also models how a country
could be studied by looking for the answers to key questions. |
GRADE
5*
*Click
on the grade level to access pdf curriculum page |
| America's
Story |
Provides
for social science instruction focused on the United States
of America. |
| Interact
Simulation Notebooks |
Who Really
Discovered America, Discovery (Colonial Period), and Pioneers
- simulation to supplement the adopted text. |
GRADE
6*
*Click
on the grade level to access pdf curriculum page
|
| Our
World's Story |
The adopted
textbook provides for social science instruction focused on
the history of the World. |
| Interact
Simulation Notebooks |
Renaissance,
Greeks, Romans, Egypt - simulation to supplement the adopted
text. |
