Connections to NYS Social Studies Framework and Learning Standards

The NYS Social Studies Framework guides local curriculum development in social studies. It aligns the New York State Learning Standards with social studies practices, key ideas, conceptual understandings, and content specifications. All of the resources provided in this resource guide are aligned with the NYS Learning Standards and Social Studies Framework; the learning activities provided also indicate their corresponding standards. 

Please click on the links below to review the complete NYS K-8 Social Studies Framework, NYS 9-12 Social Studies Framework, and NYS 6-12 Next Generation Learning Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects. These documents can also be accessed on the New York State Education Department website.