Elementary schools in the Carson City School District will participate in the 2023 “Social Studies Spectacular” this week, Sept. 18-22. The weeklong events and activities aim to engage students with social studies content and learning skills in various social studies domains including civics, history, geography, multi-cultural, economics and financial literacy.
Students will participate in lessons to develop their social studies knowledge while also celebrating social studies through dress-up days, door decorating contests and other fun activities.
The week, which follows Constitution Day (a national holiday celebrated on September 17th), focuses on teaching students' social studies content while developing important skills related to becoming a positive citizen and community member. Students will learn about the government of the United States, important historical figures, cultures around the world, different periods in time and practice their geography skills through mapping activities. Students will also engage with the school board sponsored citizenship essay.