The social studies curriculum at GCS is aligned to the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards. Our curriculum includes stand alone units focused on economics, geography, history, and civics, as well as integrated units from our CKLA literacy program. Highlights include:

Grades K-2

The Birthplace of Democracy: Ancient Greece

National Icons: Presidents and American Symbols

Charting the World: Geography

Grades 3-5

Immigration

Native American Regions and Culture

Rise and Fall: Ancient Rome

New Hampshire Geography

New Hampshire Government

Map Skills

Ancient Civilizations: Maya, Inca, Aztec

Grades 6-8

Forms of Government

5 Themes of Geography

Ancient Civilizations (Egypt, India, China, African Kingdoms)

US Founding Documents

Economics

WWII & The Holocaust

20th Century US History