Social Studies Curriculum

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    The 91社区 91社区 will conduct a Public Hearing for the Elementary, Middle, and High School Social Science Instructional Materials Adoption during the regular meeting of the 91社区 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Members of the public are encouraged to observe and participate. The new instructional materials will be presented to the Board again on June 18, 2024 for final review and adoption. 

    SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM ADOPTION DETAILS

    This year, our district created committees to identify new Social Studies curriculum for adoption for all grade levels; Elementary (grades K-5), Middle (grades 6-8), and High (grades 9-12).

    We are delighted to share the following Social Studies curriculum that has been selected for each level:

    Elementary (Grades K-5)

    Middle (Grades 6-8)

    High (Grades 9-12)

    TCI

    National Geographic

    McGraw Hill

    This inquiry-based curriculum is aligned to the .  These standards emphasize historical narrative, highlight the roles of significant individuals throughout history, and convey the rights and obligations of citizenship. The curriculum incorporates new scholarship and recent state mandates such as the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful (FAIR) Act. 

    This curriculum is available in English and Spanish and provides support for our students who are emerging bilinguals. The curriculum offers a dynamic, student-centered social studies curriculum that helps teachers prepare students to be successful in college, careers, and civic life.

    We invite you to preview Social Science instructional materials between May 14, 2024 - June 13, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:

    Elementary

    Middle

    High

    Joe Michell TK-8
    1001 Elaine Ave., Livermore, CA 94550

    Mendenhall Middle School
    1701 El Padro Dr., Livermore, CA 94550

    Livermore High School
    600 Maple St., Livermore, CA 94550

    Additionally, the materials are available for preview at the 91社区District Office, 685 East Jack London Blvd, Livermore 94551.

    Please contact Nancy Walker, Senior Program Assistant and Special Projects at 925-606-3406 or nwalker@lvjusd.org if you have any questions.

    You can also view the digital materials with the information below:

    Elementary (Grades K-5)

    Middle (Grades 6-8)

    High (Grades 9-12)

    Teacher View:

    Username: lvjusd_k5_reviewer
    Password: lvjusd_2024


    Student View:

    1. Visit
    2. Complete the form using this teacher email: california5@socialstudiesalive.com  and create your own student name and password (write it down if you would like to log in again later).
    3. Choose your class

    To Review Another Grade Level: 

    1. Click on my classes in the top left of the page.
    2. Click Add Class
    3. Enter the teacher name/email again:california5@socialstudiesalive.com.
    4. Select the additional grade programs you would like to review from the dropdown menu.
    5. Click “Choose Class”.

    Teacher View:

    Once on the site, take note of the username and password, then click on the link to the Trial NGLSync Portal and enter the username and password information provided.

    Multiple grade levels are provided, but this adoption is for Middle School texts only.

    Student View:

    Once on the site, take note of the username and password, then click on the link to the Trial NGLSync Portal and enter the username and password information provided.

    Multiple grade levels are provided, but this adoption is for Middle School texts only.

    Teacher View:

    Username: CAIMPACT612ss
    Password: CAImpact2024

    Student View:

    Username: CAIMPACT612SE
    Password: CAImpact2024

    California IMPACT textbooks only. You will see other books/grade levels available, however 91社区will be seeking to adopt IMPACT textbooks only.

    How to access Spanish resources: