K-12 Social Studies Resources

The 2022 LSSSS will be implemented in the 2023-24 school year. The 2011 standards will remain in effect during the 2022-23 school year. Information and resources related to implementation of the new standards can be found in the 2022 Social Studies Standards Implementation section below. If you have any questions, please e-mail classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov

 
Social Studies Standards

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2011 K-12 Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies Download
Implementation of Act 469 Download
Key Themes Grade 3 Download
Key Themes Grade 4 Download
Key Themes Grade 5 Download
Key Themes Grade 6 Download
Key Themes Grade 7 Download
Key Themes Grade 8 Download
Key Themes US History Download


Assessment Guidance

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LEAP 2025 Assessment Guide for U.S. History Download
LEAP 2025 Assessment Guide for Social Studies Grades 3-8 Download

 
Companion Documents

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Grade 3 Social Studies - Companion Document Download
Grade 4 Social Studies - Companion Document Download
Grade 5 Social Studies - Companion Document Download
Grade 6 Social Studies - Companion Document Download
Grade 7 Social Studies - Companion Document Download
Grade 8 Social Studies - Companion Document Download
U.S. History Social Studies – Companion Document Download

 
Course Guidance

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African American History Guide Download

 
2022 SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION

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2022 K-12 Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies Download
2022 Louisiana Social Studies Standards Implementation Q&A/Webinar Opportunities Download
2022 Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies FAQ Download
2022 Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies Q&A - Implementation Support 7.14 Download
2022 LSSSS and 2011 LSSSS Crosswalk Download
Webinar Grades 4-5 Preparing for the Transition to 2022 LSSSS October 27, 2022 Download
Webinar Grades 6-8 Preparing for the Transition to the 2022 LSSSS November 14, 2022 Download
Webinar K-3 Preparing for the Transition to the 2022 LSSSS October 13, 2022 Download
Webinar-2022 Louisiana Social Studies Standards Overview 6.9.22 Download
6-8 Preparing for the Transition to the 2022 LSSSS Webinar (November 14, 2022)

4-5 Preparing for the Transition to the 2022 LSSSS Webinar (October 27, 2022)

K-3 Preparing for the Transition to the 2022 LSSSS Webinar (October 13, 2022)

2022 Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies Q&A (July 14, 2022)

2022 Louisiana Social Studies Standards Overview Webinar (June 9, 2022)

 
Sample Scope and Sequence Documents

 
Distance Learning Documents

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Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade K Download
Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade K Download
Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 1 Download
Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 1 Download
Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 2 Download
Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 2 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 3 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 3 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 4 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 4 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 5 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 5 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 6 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 6 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 7 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 7 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 8 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - Grade 8 Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence – Civics Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence – Civics Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - US History Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - US History Download
Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - World History Download
Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - World History Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - World Geography (Word) Download
Updated Social Studies Sample Scope and Sequence - World Geography Download
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Civics Distance Learning How-To Guide Download
Distance Learning Webinar #1 Using the Social Studies Distance Learning Packets Download
Distance Learning Webinar #2 Using the Social Studies Distance Learning Packets in the Classroom Download
Grade 3 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Student Materials Download
Grade 3 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Teacher Materials Download
Grade 4 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Student Materials Download
Grade 4 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Teacher Materials Download
Grade 5 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Student Materials Download
Grade 5 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Teacher Materials Download
Grade 6 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Student Materials Download
Grade 6 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Teacher Materials Download
Grade 7 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Student Materials Download
Grade 7 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Teacher Materials Download
Grade 8 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Student Materials Download
Grade 8 Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Teacher Materials Download
U.S. History Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Student Materials Download
U.S. History Social Studies Distance Learning Packet - Teacher Materials Download

Using the Social Studies Distance Learning Packets Summer 2020

Using the Social Studies Distance Learning Packets in the Classroom - Social Studies DL Webinar #2


Instructional Tasks

 

KINDERGARTEN

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Task - Social Studies - Grade K - American Flag Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade K - American Flag Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade K - George Washington Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade K - George Washington Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade K - Needs and Wants Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade K - Needs and Wants Download
 

GRADE 1

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Task - Social Studies - Grade 1 - Impact on the Environment Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 1 - Impact on the Environment Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 1 - Using Maps Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 1 - Using Maps Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 1 - Needs and Wants Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 1 - Needs and Wants Download
 

GRADE 2

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Task - Social Studies - Grade 2 - Elections Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 2 - Elections Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 2 - Producers and Consumers Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 2 - Producers and Consumers Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 2 - Festivals Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 2 - Festivals Download
 

GRADE 3

 

GRADE 4

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Task - Social Studies - Grade 3 - Poverty Point Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 3 - Poverty Point Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 3 - Technology's Impact Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 3 - Technology's Impact Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 3 - Key Events in Louisiana Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 3 - Key Events in Louisiana Download
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Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Economy of Janesville WI Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Economy of Janesville WI PDF Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Transcontinental Railroad Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Transcontinental Railroad Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Westward Expansion Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Westward Expansion Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Innovations and Migration Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Innovations and Migration PDF Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Civil Rights Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 4 - Civil Rights Download
 

GRADE 5

 

GRADE 6

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Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Forced Labor Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Forced Labor Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Religion in Colonial America Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Religion in Colonial America Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Peace Treaty of Massasoit Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Peace Treaty of Massasoit Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Colonial Regionalism Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Colonial Regionalism Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Impacts of French and Indian War Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Impacts of French and Indian War Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Indigenous Cultures Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Indigenous Cultures Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Early Colonization of North America Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - Early Colonization of North America Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - French and Indian War Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 5 - French and Indian War Download
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Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - Ancient Egypt Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - Ancient Egypt Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - Silk Road Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - Silk Road Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - Spread of World Religions Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - Spread of World Religions Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - West African Kingdoms Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - West African Kingdoms Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - Decline of Feudalism Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 6 - Decline of Feudalism Download
 

GRADE 7

 

GRADE 8

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Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Abolition Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Abolition Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Civil War Sectionalism Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Civil War Sectionalism Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Immigration Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Immigration Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Slavery Compromises Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Slavery Compromises Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Reconstruction Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 7 - Reconstruction Download
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Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Battle of New Orleans Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Battle of New Orleans Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Huey Long Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Huey Long Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Civil Rights Movement Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Civil Rights Movement Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Impact of Citizens Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Impact of Citizens Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Specialization in Louisiana's Economy Download
Task - Social Studies - Grade 8 - Specialization in Louisiana's Economy Download
 

Civics

 

US History

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Task - Social Studies - Civics - Suffrage Download
Task - Social Studies - Civics - Suffrage Download
Task - Social Studies - Civics - Global Competition Download
Task - Social Studies - Civics - Global Competition Download
Task - Social Studies - Civics - Personal Finance Download
Task - Social Studies - Civics - Personal Finance Download
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Task - Social Studies - US History - WWII Download
Task - Social Studies - US History - WWII Download
Task - Social Studies - US History - Cold War Download
Task - Social Studies - US History - Cold War Download
Task - Social Studies - US History - Civil Rights Movement Download
Task - Social Studies - US History - Civil Rights Movement Download
 

World Geography

 

World History

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Task - Social Studies - World Geography - Aborigines Download
Task - Social Studies - World Geography - Aborigines Download
Task - Social Studies - World Geography - Oil in the Middle East and Africa Download
Task - Social Studies - World Geography - Oil in the Middle East and Africa Download
Task - Social Studies - World Geography - Colonization of Africa Download
Task - Social Studies - World Geography - Colonization of Africa Download
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Task - Social Studies - World History - Treaty of Versailles Download
Task - Social Studies - World History - Treaty of Versailles Download
Task - Social Studies - World History - Russian Revolution Download
Task - Social Studies - World History - Russian Revolution Download
Task - Social Studies - World History - Fall of Communism Download
Task - Social Studies - World History - Fall of Communism Download