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Social Studies

In Upper St. Clair at the elementary level, the social studies curriculum encompasses five strands. At each grade level, units are designed around these five strands and analyzed for match to Upper St. Clair School District targets and the Pennsylvania State Standards. Each year, units are reviewed and may be further developed based on this analysis. Some units overlap in their focus and meet several strands at once as students progress through the unit content.

The five strands of social studies at the elementary level include:

  • History
  • Geography
  • Cultural Geography
  • Economics
  • Civics & Government (Political Science)

All strands are emphasized at each grade level. In addition, field site experiences for the children and exciting topical presentations brought to the school complement classroom instruction.