Director of Humanities: Ms. Kristen Anisis

Social Studies

The East Rockaway Social Studies Department is committed to empowering students with a deep understanding of the past and its relevance to the present and future. Grounded in the New York State K–12 Social Studies Framework, our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, evidence-based analysis, and civic participation through a project-based learning approach.

Students engage in rigorous coursework in Global History and Geography, United States History and Government, Economics, and other social sciences. Through the development of historical thinking skills, students learn to construct arguments, analyze primary and secondary sources, evaluate diverse perspectives, and explore the interconnectedness of historical and contemporary issues.

Instruction is aligned with the six Social Studies Practices outlined in the Framework:

• Gathering, Interpreting, and Using Evidence
• Chronological Reasoning and Causation
• Comparison and Contextualization
• Geographic Reasoning
• Economics and Economic Systems
• Civic Participation

These practices prepare students to become thoughtful, informed, and engaged citizens in a global society.

The East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School Social Studies Department is proud to cultivate a rigorous, inclusive, inquiry-based learning environment that supports the Civic Readiness initiative and prepares students to be lifelong learners and active contributors to their communities.

Additional Information:

• In all Advanced Placement Social Studies course, students are expected to complete a summer assignment, due the first month of school.
• ERHS Seniors will write a research paper as their final exam grade in Economics and AP Government.
• ERHS Seniors will be eligible to receive the Seal of Civic Readiness alongside their diploma. Applications and details will be provided to students throughout the year. 

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