Minnesota Elementary Social Studies Program

Social Studies Alive! Me and My World
Social Studies Alive! Me and My World explores relationships that students have with their families, friends, teachers, and neighbors. Students learn that people live differently in different places and that they can help care for the world.
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Social Studies Alive! My School and Family
Social Studies Alive! My School and Family introduces the structures of schools and families. Students learn how to get along with classmates, follow school rules, and identify people who work at a school.
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Social Studies Alive! My Community
Social Studies Alive! My Community teaches students the basics of geography, economics, and citizenship in the context of learning about their local community.
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Social Studies Alive! Our Community and Beyond
Social Studies Alive! Our Community and Beyond broadens students’ awareness about the local and global communities in which they live. Students learn the fundamentals of geography and explore different cultures and public service roles.
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Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country
Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country presents five regions of the United States as well as Canada and Latin America. Students study these regions through the lens of four social sciences – economics, geography, political science, and history.
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Social Studies Alive! America’s Past
Social Studies Alive! America’s Past covers American history from the first migrations into the Americas through the 20th century. Intense interaction with the personalities, places, and events that structured our nation leads students to be both keen observers of and informed participants in U.S. history.
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Build the Future with TCI

Our social studies curriculum is built to help students develop critical thinking and complex schema. By partnering with TCI, you give your teachers what they need to help build the world of tomorrow.