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Functional Social Studies 5th (7120)


Grade Range:
 5
 Prerequisites:
 None
 Course duration:
 One semester; may be repeated for credit
Course Description:
 In this course students develop age-appropriate, individualized history–social studies skills within the context of the alternate achievement standards for students with moderate/severe disabilities.

Functional history–social studies activities address scheduling and day planning, social skills and interpersonal relationships, vocational education, current events and media use, person-centered planning, and community-based instruction. A variety of high- and low-tech individual adaptations may be utilized in order for the student to access the content area. Generalization of functional history–social studies skills across school, home and community environments is the desired outcome to maximize the student’s independence and participation on all aspects of life.

State Course Code(s):
 1000 - Self-Contained Class
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 Functional Social Studies materials kit.
Thematic Modules, San Diego City Schools, 2000.