First Grade
First graders explore various communities and the concepts of cultural diversity, safety, cooperation, and conflict resolution. They learn about the importance of rules, and making and keeping friends.

SECOnd Grade
In second grade the social studies curriculum examines the greater Salt Lake valley. Students learn about the various ethnic and cultural groups that comprise Salt Lake County. An introduction to city and county government is included, as is a study of Native Americans in Utah.

Third Grade
Students study seven continents with emphasis on history, citizenship, government, culture, geography, economics, current events, oceans, and map skills. Third grade students research and present biographies of historical figures.

Fourth Grade
Fourth graders study Utah physical features and engage in mapping exercises and projects. They study Utah history, from prehistoric to present day and learn about state government.

Fifth Grade
The fifth grade social studies curriculum explores events leading up to and including the Age of Exploration, the Colonial Period, the Revolutionary War, and origins of the Civil War. Geography skills focus on interpreting various types of maps and developing mapping skills such as understanding latitude and longitude, map scale, keys and legends, and the location of continents and major bodies of water. Students learn about government, the U.S. states and capitals.