History-Social Science
Welcome to the TRUSD History-Social Science web site.
The mission of TRUSD History-Social Science is to create an engaging and dynamic learning environment where critical reading, writing, and thinking, along with civic engagement, are practiced within all the disciplines of social science.
The vision of TRUSD History-Social Science is to hold an unwavering focus on preparing all students for active, thoughtful, and purposeful civic participation in our society.
As TRUSD social science teachers, we commit to
- learn about our students in order to make all content relatable and success achievable
- model perseverance, high expectations, curiosity, empathy, and civic engagement, so that our students can see themselves as social scientists
- inspire our students to practice inquiry and literacy within our classrooms
- engage in a learning community to share best practices, remain goal-oriented, and continue to focus on our mission and vision
- learn about our students in order to make all content relatable and success achievable
- model perseverance, high expectations, curiosity, empathy, and civic engagement, so that our students can see themselves as social scientists
- inspire our students to practice inquiry and literacy within our classrooms
- engage in a learning community to share best practices, remain goal-oriented, and continue to focus on our mission and vision
Important LinksTop of Page
Here you will find information and resources regarding this year's common writing assessments.
Secondary Social Science DBQ Page
Standards / Framework:
- NEW California Social Science Framework
- History/Social Science Content
- California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History Social Science, Science, and Technical Subjects
- C3 Framework (recommended by the National Council for the Social Studies)
K-6 History-Social ScienceTop of Page
Secondary Subject AreasTop of Page
- Computer Applications
- English Language Arts
- English Language Development
- Health
- History - Social Science
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science
- Visual and Performing Arts
- World Languages