The Age 7-9 Full Year Social Studies Package is a comprehensive homeschool curriculum designed to introduce young learners to key social studies concepts. This program covers:

• Government
• Economics
• Geography
• Culture
• The Environment

Through this curriculum, your child will explore how individuals and societies shape the world. They will investigate the environment, their community, and influential leaders throughout history. The program also introduces essential concepts in economics and government, fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures worldwide.

Carefully selected literature is at the core of this curriculum, immersing students in social studies concepts through engaging stories and diverse perspectives. Through reading, students develop empathy, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of social and cultural contexts.

Each day’s lessons incorporate discussions, hands-on activities, and comprehension exercises centered around these books. By weaving literature into the curriculum, children gain a rich, immersive experience that enhances their understanding of historical and societal themes.

To reinforce learning and make abstract ideas concrete, the curriculum includes interactive projects and activities such as:

• Creating dioramas
• Building erupting volcanoes
• Crafting time capsules
• Launching entrepreneurial ventures
• Participating in community initiatives
• Engaging in mock debates
• Designing personal symbols
• Exploring diverse cultures through cooking
• Mapping family origins

These hands-on activities help students deepen their understanding of social studies concepts while making learning enjoyable and interactive.

Through literature-based learning, students enhance their analytical and creative thinking while gaining a deeper understanding of history, governance, economics, and diverse cultures. This approach also enhances literacy, expands vocabulary, and nurtures empathy by exposing students to different perspectives.

Although the social studies curriculum can be used independently, it is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Beyond The Page language arts curriculum. Beyond The Page uniquely integrates social studies and science with language arts from preschool through middle school, fostering interdisciplinary learning. This approach encourages students to make cross-disciplinary connections, strengthens problem-solving abilities, and fosters a well-rounded understanding of the world. By linking subjects, students gain a deeper understanding and develop a lifelong love for learning.

This item includes free online access to Beyond the Page Online for 18 months. This includes Learning Gates, Portfolio and any curriculum or student activity pages that you have purchased.