Social Studies
Social Studies is the study of people, places, and environments, enabling us to understand the relationship between human populations and the physical world. Human beings create, learn, share, and adapt to culture. Cultures are dynamic and change over time.
Social studies in the Ladue School District strives to prepare the next generation of engaged and informed citizens who are contributing members of an interdependent world through:
Vision for Social Studies Education
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Critical and reflective thinking
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Personal and civic decisions based on multiple perspectives
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Skills necessary for lifelong learning and adaptability in a changing world
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Civil discourse
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Social responsibility
Priority Standards
Access the social studies learning objectives for each grade level.
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
World History and Geography
US International Relations: Post WWII
Current Events