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Kinesha Ponder, Ed.S.Social Studies CoordinatorPhone: 706.826.1102Email: pondeki@boe.richmond.k12.ga.usPatricia Morales, Ed.D.Professional Learning FacilitatorPhone: 706-826.1102Email: moralpa@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us
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"Social Studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence."-National Council of Social Studies
Welcome to the Social Studies Department
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The Richmond County Social Studies Department is committed to the successful implementation of the comprehensive Rigorous Curriculum and Knowledge Through Grade 12 (RCK12) Curriculum. Our goal is to provide our students with a quality education that allows them to compete in a global society with interactions that includes the integration of innovative teaching practices that enhance inquiry, allow students to think creatively, reflect on the past to connect to the present in order to solve recurring and future problems, and to increase students' fundamental understanding of their role as citizens in the community, state, nation, and world. Please use this site to learn more about instructional resources and support opportunities.Connecting Themes in Social Studies
- Beliefs and Ideals
- Conflict and Change
- Culture
- Distribution of Power
- Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
- Location
- Movement/Migration
- Production
- Distribution and Consumption
- Rule of Law
- Technological Innovation
- Human Environmental Interactions
- Governance
- Continuity Over Time
Social Studies Announcements
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
September 17th
The purpose of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is to commemorate the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.
Social Studies Teacher Resources
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(Click the link above to access the RCK12 Curriculum)
RCK12 Elementary Instructional Expectations
(Click the link above to access the RCK12 Elementary Instructional Expectations)RCK12 Middle and High School Instructional Expectations
(Click the link above to access the RCK12 Middle and High School Instructional Expectations