Social Studies

In grade one, teacher-generated units are integrated with the reading program regarding the child and the family. A year long study of the United States Presidents helps your child begin to appreciate our nation’s history.

The second grade concentrates on map skills, neighborhoods and communities.

Grade three explores different communities around the world using National Geographic Communities.

The fourth grade explores our home state, North Carolina.

The fifth grade studies the United States using National Geographic United States Adventures in Time and Place.

The sixth grade studies explore world history using Glencoe’s Journey Across Time.

All Lower School students expand their knowledge with readings, class lectures, guest lectures, individual projects, and class field trips.