In the summer of 2020, the Office of Equity and Social Studies Department worked with teachers to create 30 three-day units that integrate social studies and literacy. All units:
Questions? Contact Sherry Kempf at sherry.kempf@spps.org or Chong Xiong at chongvang.xiong@spps.org. Not SPPS staff? Contact Sherry Kempf for access.
Grade Levels: PreK-5th
These books are linked to on-line read alouds and represent various races, cultures and topics. Many have educator resources that can be adapted for different grade levels. Some are directly aligned with elementary social studies standards.
In 2017, the CEC partnered with SPPS teachers, and members of the Social Studies and Elementary Literacy Departments to develop this data base of high quality children's literature with diverse representation. All books align with social studies standards in grades 2-5, and can be checked out from the CEC by filling out resource request form. The books have been vetted by SPPS teachers, but there are always multiple perspectives that may not have been considered. There are always new books being published as well! If you have any comments, questions, ideas or suggestions for new books, please contact us at cec@spps.org.
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