LOUISIANA SOCIAL STUDIES STRANDS

GEOGRAPHY: Physical and Cultural Systems

A. The World in Spatial Terms

B. Places and Regions

C. Physical and Human Systems

D. Environment and Society

CIVICS: Citizenship and Government

A. Structure and Purposes of Government

B. Foundations of the American Political System

C. International Relationships

D. Roles of the Citizen

ECONOMICS: Interdependence and Decision Making

A. Fundamental Economic Concepts

B. Individuals, Households, Businesses, and Governments

C. The Economy as a Whole

HISTORY: Time, Continuity, and Change

Grades K-4

A. Historical Thinking Skills

B. Families and Communities

C. Louisiana and United States History

D. World History

Grades 5-8

A. Historical Thinking Skills

B. United States History

C. World History

D. Louisiana History

Grades 9-12

A. Historical Thinking Skills

B. United States History

C. World History

Note: Grade clusters are listed under the History strand to identify the specific categories emphasized at each level.