Social studies make up a major portion of the school curriculum, with topics ranging from history to economics, psychology to ethnic studies. In elementary school, most social studies curriculum programs are general, giving students an overview of the subjects they’ll study in more detail later on. In middle and high school, students are more likely to study specific subjects individually. Here’s what to consider when choosing a program, whether you need a general social studies curriculum or one that covers just a specific subject.
What you need, plus red flags to watch for.