Social Studies

San Lorenzo Unified School District is dedicated to providing students with a curriculum that reflects the current Social Studies Framework. These standards emphasize content development, learning through inquiry and literacy, and the creation of strong citizens.

Social Studies Resources

Content

• Social Studies BrainPOP is a quiz program on social studies content
• Khan Academy provides a general overview of many areas of study (reference collection only)

Literacy

• Newsela provides students with reading level-aligned current event articles
• New York Times Social Studies provides current events tailored for students 

Inquiry and Citizenship

• Question Formulation Technique provides resources for parents to help their students develop strong questions in Social Studies
• Teaching Tolerance provides inquiry questions that guide students to become more engaged and active participants in their community