What standards should be used for topics not covered by the Civics GSEs (when developing lesson plans or curriculum)?
For social studies content areas not covered in the Civics GSEs (e.g., economics, geography, history), the national standards for that particular content area are recommended. For a detailed listing of those standards, you can view the Standards-Based Guide for Social Studies Programs in Rhode Island Schools. Please note: The Standards-Based Guide for Social Studies Programs in Rhode Island Schools is provided as a reference item only for a listing of relevant national standards. It no longer dictates RIDE policy regarding the scope and sequence per General Law 16-22-2. General Law 16-22-2 has been changed to mandate the development and implementation of the Civics GSEs, and no longer applies to courses of study in social studies and history.