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: Starting in July of 2023, Daisy Ingraham Elementary School's Social Studies curriculum began its revision cycle, which will span two summers. As of July 28, 2023, grades three and four were updated and such instructional strategies will be implemented during the 2023 - 2024 school year.
The curriculum writing for grades kindergarten, first, and second will be tabled for the following summer of 2024. However, the previously adopted curriculum for those three grades will serve as a reference for the intermediate time frame. If you have any questions about this project, please contact the Director of Teaching and Learning at asaba@westbrookctschools.org. Thanks!
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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 and completed on July 7, 2025. 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
World Cultures II / Modern World History
African American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino Studies
Law and Politics
A.P. United States Government and Politics
Social Science
