Curriculum

A vertically aligned social studies curriculum — every unit planned, every lesson written, every assessment built, and every text chosen with intention.

Scope & Sequence

Each grade builds deliberately on the one before it, moving outward from the self and the family toward the nation and the wider world.

Kindergarten
Identity, Family, and Community BelongingIdentity formation, family stories, and community belonging.
First Grade
My Family and Other FamiliesCommunity institutions, cultural traditions, and introductory geography.
Second Grade
Local Community and Neighborhood SystemsNeighborhood studies, local institutions, and the work of community workers.
Third Grade
Communities Around the WorldGlobal cultures, mapping skills, and structured cultural comparison.
Fourth Grade
New York State and Local History and GovernmentNew York history, civic learning, and the Weeksville case study.
Fifth Grade
The Western HemisphereThe United States, Canada, and Latin America — comparative civilizations and a Braiding Sweetgrass study.
Sixth Grade
The Eastern HemisphereThe Mediterranean, Africa, and Asia — early civilizations, primary source analysis, and the Silk Roads.
Seventh Grade
History of the United States & New York IPre-Columbian through the Civil War — contested narratives, challenges to democracy, and the building of a new nation.
Eighth Grade
History of the United States & New York IIReconstruction through the present — civil rights, industrialization, global conflicts, and democratic debates.

What You Receive

Not an outline to build from — a complete instructional system, ready for Monday morning.

For Teachers

  • 25 lessons per grade
  • Slide decks for every lesson
  • Unit plans and pacing guides
  • Performance tasks
  • Assessments and rubrics
  • Culturally responsive text sets
  • Field trip resources and scavenger hunts

For Administrators

  • Danielson-aligned observation rubric
  • Look-fors aligned to the B.E.S. pillars
  • Quarterly implementation reports
  • Teacher pacing tracking
  • Professional development support sessions

Standards Alignment

The framework aligns with the New York State Social Studies standards while intentionally amplifying underrepresented narratives and cultivating critical historical thinking. It affirms the cultural knowledge, histories, and intellectual traditions of Black, Latino, and Caribbean communities while preparing students for rigorous academic study.

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Individual teachers subscribe by grade. Schools and districts, get in touch.

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