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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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Teaching Media Literacy to Combat Misinformation

  • May 18 t 7 ET
  • Co-sponsored through the Civics, Service, and Leadership program of iCivics
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U.S. History Teachers Needed!

  • Grades 8, 9, or 10 who are interested in using interactive, online history games and supporting materials with students
  • 3-month VIRTUAL project will examine a supplementary digital history curriculum
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  • The Constitution as Amended: Article V and a Walking Tour of America's 27 Constitutional Amendments
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FREE WEBINAR: Jewish Americans: Identity, History, and Experience | May 24

  • Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern 
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FREE WEBINAR: Jewish Immigration to the US 1800-1924 | Two Dates

  • Register for the May 18 Session

Civic Connections Webinar Series

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Martin-Springer 2-DAY Holocaust Institute

  • Institute examines how to use graphic novels to teach the Holocaust and much more
  • When: June 12th and 13th
  • Where: NAU
  • For more details, email Melissa Cohen at [email protected]

July 4-Day Summer Holocaust Intensive

  • Martin-Springer Institute 4-day summer intensive on teaching the Holocaust
  • When: July 17-20
  • Where: NAU
  • Application deadline: April 28th
  • For more details, email Melissa Cohen at [email protected]

Belfer Holocaust Virtual Conference

  • Virtual Holocaust conference facilitated by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • All sessions are virtual and recorded. Sign up to attend and watch the sessions at your leisure.
  • When: June 26-28
  • Where: Virtual
  • For more details and to register, click this link.

Economic Seminar in San Diego

  • San Diego Council for Economic Education is holding a week-long seminar on economic empowerment.
  • When: July 23-28
  • Where: Santa Clara, CA
  • Click this link to view the flyer for more information and to register. Scholarships are available.

News Literacy Project Ambassador - AZ TEACHERS NEEDED!

  • Are you passionate about media literacy?
  • The News Literacy Project is looking for a couple of ambassadors for Arizona.
  • Details and application can be found using this link.

Quebec Summer Institute

  • In-person summer instiute on inquiry
  • For more details and to apply, click here.

 

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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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