Standards/Curriculum

What are our students learning, and how is that learning measured? The following links provide answers. We continually update these resources, so please visit often.

New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence

Recommended Instruction Time for Social Studies, Grades K-8

New York City Social Studies Core Curriculum Resources for Textbook and Trade Book Text Set Programs

State standards, core curriculum, sample test questions, and other relevant resources  on the New York State Education Department website

NEW  New York State Education Department Global History and Geography Online Resource Guide for High School  
This resource includes:

  • Learning Standards
  • Core Curriculum
  • Units
  • Turning Points
  • Assessment
  • Course Models
  • Essay Strategies
  • Student Projects
  • Audio/Video Resources
  • Scholarship and Essential Questions

New York State Education Department Economics, The Enterprise System, and Finance Core Curriculum Guide for Grade 12

New York State Education Department Participation in Government Core Curriculum Guide for Grade 12

NEW  New York State Education Department Civics Education Toolkit for Grades K-12
This resource includes strategies, definitions and web resources.

New York State Education DepartmentWorld Communities: What Is a Culture? Teacher Resource Guide for Grade 3

New York State Education Department Great Irish Famine Curriculum   for Grades 3-12 This guide includes links to useful web resources.