This curriculum was designed forDCPS 3rd graders and those engaging with DC History. It relies on the updated social studies standards published in 2023. While it was designed for use in DCPS classrooms, it is intended to be used flexibly.
Each mini-unit is written as part of a sequence to be implemented in a social studies or history course. It is also structured such that individual activities can be extracted for classroom use.
We want this to be an easy tool for teachers to grab and use in their classrooms. In that spirit, we welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please feel free to reach out to Corey Shaw, Jr. with any questions (corey@empowerdc.org).
A special thanks to Georgetown University’s, Education, Inquiry, and Justice Program and Professor Carlene Reid who provided students who developed this curriculum.
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