National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: Chapter 2 - The Themes of Social Studies

Knowledge Topics
Teaching and Learning
Educational Innovation

The curriculum standards for social studies provide a framework for professional deliberation and planning about what should occur in a social studies program in grades pre-K through 12. While the National Council for the Social Studies first published national curriculum standards in 1994, this revision incorporates current research and suggestions for improvement from many experienced practitioners.

Please visit https://www.socialstudies.org/ for additional resources.