Within the K-5 curriculum, students in Anne Arundel County learn about their communities, their state, their country, and the world. Concepts from the fields of anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, political science, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics and natural sciences frame what students learn. In Anne Arundel County, we believe that students who have these commitments, knowledge and skills will be the most capable of shaping our future and positively participating in our democracy. Students receive instruction in reading and writing in each of these courses. Click on a course title to see its objectives and focus statements.
Course work develops skills in reading, writing, and thinking.
Students use many different textbooks and read a wide variety of primary and secondary sources. Written assignments include descriptive essays and research papers. After fulfilling their graduation requirements in social studies, students may select from a wide range of electives.