GEOGRAPHY: Physical and Cultural Systems

A. The World in Spatial Terms
B. Places and Regions
C. Physical and Human Systems
D. Environment and Society

CIVICS: Citizenship and Government

A. Structure and Purposes of Government
B. Foundations of the American Political System
C. International Relationships
D. Roles of the Citizen

ECONOMICS: Interdependence and Decision Making

A. Fundamental Economic Concepts
B. Individuals, Households, Businesses, and Governments
C. The Economy as a Whole

HISTORY: Time, Continuity, and Change

Grades K-4

A. Historical Thinking Skills
B. Families and Communities
C. Louisiana and United States History
D. World History

Grades 5-8

A. Historical Thinking Skills
B. United States History
C. World History
D. Louisiana History

Grades 9-12

A. Historical Thinking Skills
B. United States History
C. World History

NOTE: Grade clusters are listed under the History strand to identify the specific categories emphasized at each level.

FROM: Louisiana Social Studies Content Standards, Page 8, May 22, 1997