Social Studies
The world is changing faster than we realize, and preparing our students for a world that is global, dynamic and complex will not look the way it used to. Our Social Studies program doesn’t just teach history; we pride ourselves on an approach of learning about the world through history, geography, economics and civics. We focus on studying our world not just in a textbook and the classroom, but in context so that our students can go out into the world to apply the lessons, critical thinking and passion to the greater society.
Our program begins with students focusing on themselves in the world (K) and slowly expands outwards exploring School and Family (1), Community (2), Community and Beyond (3), US Regions and Colorado (4), US History (5 and 6), and culminating with World History and Global Issues (7 and 8).
Using project-based Learning as our guide and collaborating with language arts, math, science and innovation, our students are able to transfer this knowledge to other classes and to other skills.
Our social studies program is connected to current events so our students focus on forming habits that encourage thoughtful and holistic curiosity in understanding facts to evaluate worldviews and to develop their own. Step into any class and you can see the passion and intellect our students have about the world around them.
By the end of our social studies curriculum, Aspen Academy graduates are not only prepared with the knowledge and skills for high school and the world as a whole, but are able and willing to take a lead in their lives and their community and make a positive impact on it.
“Seeing my student recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Veteran’s Day and his class performances recently just put icing on this cake. Thank you and the Aspen team for your extraordinary and deeply thoughtful support of our student. Thank you all so so so much!” -Father of 3rd grader
“This is so incredible! Thank you so much for including this in your curriculum!!” Jena S, a prospective PK family
What a wonderful performance and celebration you and the whole Aspen School Academy student body and team provided us older veterans. I too was teary eyed and moved by the whole experience. Thank you for teaching our grandchildren and children about civics and what being an American means.
We just wanted to express our gratitude for supporting and executing such a fantastic Civics Week. We feel this is hugely important and our kids have learned so much from it. Seeing the school decorated in flags was uplifting at this time when the country feels so divided, and the performances and recognition of our veterans was so special. This gives us hope for the future!
“It was a pleasure to attend the Veterans Day program. I found it gratifying and inspiring to see Aspen Academy focusing on the importance of civics and our founding beliefs instead of the propaganda and virtue signaling appearing in too many schools these days..."