Social Studies
Approved by the Board of Education on December 12, 2023
Social studies offers our students a chance to better understand the world in which we live, to increase their respect for different cultures and peoples, and to recognize the commonalities amongst us.
Elementary
Disclosure: Beginning in the summer of 2026, Daisy Ingraham Elementary School’s K - 2 Social Studies curriculum entered a full revision cycle designed to strengthen alignment, coherence, and instructional practices across grade levels. As part of this revision process, Grade 2 Social Studies curriculum writing was completed on July 29, 2026, Grade 1 on August 7, 2026, and Kindergarten on August 22, 2026.
This work builds upon the broader Social Studies curriculum revision cycle that began in July 2023. During the initial phase of the revision process, Grades 3 and 4 were updated as of July 28, 2023, and revised instructional strategies were implemented during the 2023 - 2024 school year.
If you have questions regarding this department's curricula, please contact the Director of Teaching and Learning at asaba@westbrookctschools.org.
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Disclaimer about Amplify's Connections: The graphic provided below is a conceptual representation of the connections within and across grades in the Amplify curriculum. It aims to illustrate how various educational elements are integrated to develop coherence and progression in student learning. The information and connections depicted are not exhaustive and may vary depending on specific educational contexts or curriculum adaptations. The graphic should be used for general understanding and not as a detailed, definitive framework.
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Middle School
Disclaimer: WMS completed a full revision of its social studies curriculum and all documents were finalized in April of 2023. For any inquiries regarding this work, please reach out to the Director of Teaching and Learning at asaba@westbrookctschools.org. Thank you!
High School
Disclaimer: WHS completed a full revision of its social studies curriculum, and all documents were finalized in May 2023. The Law curriculum was then rewritten on July 7, 2025, Introduction to Psychology on July 8, 2026, and Modern World History on August 17, 2026. For any inquiries regarding this work, please reach out to the Director of Teaching and Learning at asaba@westbrookctschools.org. Thank you!
History
9th Grade: U.S. Government, Civics, and Economics
10th Grade: Modern World History
African American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino Studies
Law and Politics
A.P. United States Government and Politics
Social Science
