IL Learning Standards for Social Science

C3 Framework

Explicit Social Studies content and skills are taught in Grades K-8. In Grades K-5, Social Studies content and skills are covered through our Core Knowledge Language Arts ELA curriculum, which is content based. Grades 6-8 utilize the new IL Social Science Standards, which are based on the C3 Framework for Social Studies (College, Career, and Civic Life). The new standards are more skill based, such as inquiry skills. Disciplinary concepts include Civics, Geography, Economics, and History. In Illinois, specific curriculum is determined by required mandates. Grade 6-8 focus on Geography, Civics, Economics, and History in the United States and throughout the world.