Thematic Social Studies Curriculum (Grades 6–12)
Thematic Social Studies Curriculum (Grades 6–12)
A ready social-studies program — thematic units, source work and assessments that build knowledge and skills.
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Curriculum fit
A coherent, standards-based program
Connected units develop historical and civic knowledge with source and writing skills across the grades.
How to teach it
A suggested teaching sequence
- Adopt a coherent schemeConnected units build chronology and disciplinary knowledge.
- Teach with ready lessonsSlides and worksheets mean minimal preparation.
- Develop source & essay skillsStructured tasks grow historical writing across the year.
- Assess progressAssessment tasks and keys track knowledge and skills.
What’s covered
Skills & topics inside
- Thematic units
- Source work
- Essay & extended writing
- Assessment tasks
- Slides & teaching notes
Differentiation & assessment
Built to work for every learner
An editable, full-year programme lets you set depth by class, scaffold writing for those who need it, and stretch able historians with extension enquiries.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do these align to Common Core and NGSS?
Yes. Skills and topics support the Common Core State Standards and, for science, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). They work across states whatever your local standards require.
Does it prepare students for high-school history?
Yes. The inquiry and writing skills lead naturally into high-school courses.
What will I receive, and can I reuse it?
Everything downloads instantly as editable Microsoft Word documents and PowerPoint slides with full answer keys, so you can print class sets or teach on screen. Each purchase is licensed for your own classroom and can be reused with new students every year.
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