Compelling Question:

How can I ensure that I am providing high quality social studies instruction in K-5?

Supporting Questions:

1) Why teach social studies in K-5?

2) Where can I find the resources, tools and supports that I need?

3) What resources, tools and supports are available to assist teachers in providing high quality social studies instruction in K-5?

4) How will I know if my students are on track?

Resources, tools and supports for planning and support are available on the K-5 Social Studies Teams Channel, the K-5 Social Studies Teacher Resource Page and the K-5 Social Studies SharePoint Hub.

First, follow the directions below to join the K-5 Social Studies TEAMS page and make sure you are set up to receive notifications.

Join Social Studies Teams step by step.pdf

Follow the directions below to enroll in the K-5 Social Studies Teacher Resource Page.

Enrolling in a Canvas course.pdf

TCI Social Studies Alive! is our newly adopted instructional resource. Follow the directions below to access your Social Studies Alive Digital Resources. NOTE: Some resources
may not appear until your students are assigned to you at the beginning of the school year.

TCI Digital Access.pdf

Click HERE to view the K-5 Social Studies SharePoint Hub. Scroll down the page to notice what is there.

When you have finished visiting the locations where resources, tools and supports are found, take a moment to reflect on how the knowledge you have gained through your inquiry of this question will help you answer the compelling question: How can I ensure that I am providing high quality social studies instruction in K-5?

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