Social Studies Curriculum Framework

The Social Studies Curriculum Framework provides guidance around the implementation of the Rhode Island Social Studies Standards, particularly as it relates to the design and use of curriculum materials, instruction, and assessment. 

The frameworks streamline a vertical application of standards and assessment across the K–12 continuum within Tier 1 of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS), increase opportunities for all students, including multilingual learners and differently-abled, to meaningfully engage in grade-level work and tasks, and ultimately support educators and families in making decisions that prioritize the student experience. These uses of the curriculum frameworks align with RIDE’s overarching commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality curriculum and instruction that prepares students to meet their postsecondary goals. 

RIDE Social Studies Documents Associated with the Social Studies Curriculum Framework

• Connections between RI Social Studies Standards and ELA HQIM – as referenced in pages 30 and 34 of the Social Studies Curriculum Framework
• Connections: RI Social Studies Standards and RI Core Standards for Mathematics – as referenced on pages 45-46 of the Social Studies Curriculum Framework
• Connections: RI Social Studies Standards and Next Generation Science Standards – as referenced on page 46 of the Social Studies Curriculum Framework
• Rhode Island Guide for Assessing Curriculum Materials in Social Studies for High Quality – as referenced on page 53 of the Social Studies Curriculum Framework
• Rhode Island Social Studies Review Tool for Selecting High Quality Curriculum Materials [PDF], and
• Rhode Island Social Studies Review Tool for Selecting High Quality Curriculum Materials  [Fillable Word Document] – as referenced on page 53 of the Social Studies Curriculum Framework
• Rubric Template and Examples for Assessing Student Performance on the Rhode Island Social Studies Standards [PDF], and
• Rubric Template and Examples for Assessing Student Performance on the Rhode Island Social Studies Standards [Fillable Word Document] – as referenced on pages 166-117 of the Social Studies Curriculum Framework