Social Studies
At Del Mar Pines, social studies is comprised of a broad assortment of subjects, including individual and family relationships, history and current events, past and existing cultures, geography, and economic and governmental systems.
Kindergarten and first grade students are introduced to the broad concepts of relationships, rights and responsibilities. They also explore stories of ordinary and extraordinary people who introduce ideas of fair play, self-control, justice, good sportsmanship, leadership, deliberation and individual accountability. The importance of respecting the rights and opinions of others is a primary focus.
In subsequent grades, students examine the geographic and economic aspects of life in their own neighborhoods, then expand their horizons to State, National and international perspectives.
Upper grade students learn about the physical and cultural landscape of California, study the culture and impact of Native Americans, the subsequent arrival of immigrants, and the impact they have had in forming the character of contemporary society.
Finally, investigations of U.S. history and the relationship between state and federal governments are complemented by examinations of the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, India, China and Egypt.