Curriculum Specialist
Kim Day
kim.day@fcps.org
301-644-5264
Administrative Secretary
Mary Feist
mary.feist@fcps.org
301-644-5264
Elementary Social Studies
The elementary social studies curriculum provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for young students to become empowered, informed, and socially responsible citizens. Through the study of history, geography, economics, and civics, students learn to interact with, and contribute to the world in which they live. Learning how to evaluate sources of information, craft arguments based on evidence, and take informed action helps students develop their civic identity and voice. Additionally, elementary social studies prepares students to meet the challenge of secondary social studies content and supports literacy development across subject areas.