• Overview

    According to the National Council for the Social Studies, the primary purpose of social studies is to help young people make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

  • Curriculum

    The social studies curriculum in Plano ISD is aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards set by the Texas Education Agency. The link below provides more information on the standards appropriate for your student.

  • Programs

    The following are resources that may be used to enhance the learning experience for all students:

    • Pearson MyWorld
    • TCM and Pearson Leveled Readers
    • Mind Mission Book

  • Curricular and Instructional Framework

    The curriculum of Plano ISD is developed using the Understanding by Design® (UbD™) Model, a research-based curriculum framework created by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins. This framework offers a planning process and structure to guide curriculum, assessment and instruction. Its two key ideas are contained in the title:

    1. Focus on teaching and assessing for understanding and learning transfer
    2. Designing curriculum “backward” from those ends

    Read more about the UbD™ framework.