| Social Studies in River and Sky Classes |
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| To see a map of the Social Studies Curriculum click on the following: |
- Social Studies Map
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| Studies begin with the individual student's understanding of self and the world around. A child's understanding is rooted in the natural egocentrism of young children. We work to make and reenforce connections between the child and the wider world |
| The Child |
| identity feelings sprirituality |
- The Child and Family
- The Child and Friends
- The Child in the Classroom
- The Child in the Local Community
- The Child in the Greater Community
- The Child in the Natural World
- The Child and Heroes
- The Child in the Global Community
- Spiritualitry/God/The Divine/Quakerism
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| Threads That Weave Through All Of These Areas: |
- Taking care of myself/Health and personal safety
- Loving and caring for others
- Serving others
- Interacting with my world (my role/roles of others)
- Learning about/respecting differences
- Participating in consensus
- Resolving conflicts peacefully
- Inner Peace
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| Social Studies curriculum topics are chosen by River and Sky Class teachers from year to year, based on the developmental needs of the students, Lower School themes, seasonal themes, local events and history, and world events, as these relate to the child. These topics are integrated into ongoing classroom work. |
