SCSD SOCIAL STUDIES OFFICE

NATIONAL C3 FRAMEWORK

​​NATIONAL COLLEGE, CAREER,  CIVIC FRAMEWORK
  • C3 Framework Overview (8:16) View
  • C3 Framework Dimension 1: Developing Compelling Questions (7:02) View
  • C3 Supporting Questions (part 2 of Dimension 1) (4:48)
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  • C3 Framework Dimension 2: Disciplinary Tools and Concepts (5:36) View
  • ​C3 Framework Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence (7:06) View
  • C3 Framework Dimension 4: Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action (5:32) View
READINGS 
  • The Inquiry Process 
  • Question Stems by Discipline
  • Authentic Questioning in Social Studies
  • Engaging Student with Primary Sources ​

NEW YORK STATE FRAMEWORK

FRAMEWORK INFORMATION
The New York State K-12 Social Studies Framework is designed to prepare students for college, careers, and civic life with courses that are rigorous and aligned to New York State Learning Standards. This Framework integrates existing New York State Learning Standards and the New York State Core Curriculum for Social Studies into a single, three-part document. It is intended to serve as a guide for local districts in developing their Social Studies curricula. Social Studies practices are identified, as well as the key ideas, conceptual understandings, and content specifications.
The Framework can be found in three downloadable PDF files underneath “Downloadable Resources” at the very bottom of this page.  The first PDF is an overall introduction to the K–12 Framework as a whole; the second PDF is the grades K–8 Framework; and the third PDF is the grades 9–12 Framework.  Additional Framework-related files are also available in the “Downloadable Resources” section.
The Content Advisory Panel (CAP), a diverse group of New York K–12 and Higher Education educators from across New York State, has played an integral role in redefining Social Studies and in the development of the Framework. The Framework was presented to the Board of Regents in March 2014 and was approved by the Board of Regents in April 2014.
In light of continued input and feedback since the Board’s approval, edits and minor changes have been made. In March 2016 the Framework was revised in grades 4, 5, 7, and 8. The edits and changes have been noted in the document titled "March 2016 Revisions to K-8 Social Studies Framework" (see Downloadable Resources below).
Additional Resources
  • Resource Toolkit
  • Social Studies Field Guide
For information on the development of this document, please read Background Information.
If you have any comments or feedback, please submit to ssframework@nysed.gov(link sends e-mail).
Downloadable Resources
  • NYS K-12 Social Studies Framework Introduction
  • NYS K-8 Social Studies Framework - March 2016
  • NYS 9-12 Social Studies Framework - February 2017
Additional Framework Resources
  • NYS K-8 Social Studies Framework - March 2016 (Editable)
  • NYS 9-12 Social Studies Framework - February 2017 (Editable)
  • March 2016 Revisions to K-8 Social Studies Framework
  • February 2017 Revisions to 9-12 Framework
STATE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
  • ​Regents Exam in Global History and Geography II (Grade 10) (Framework)
  • Transition Examination in Global History and Geography - Grade 10
  • Regents Examination in United States History and Government (Framework)
  • Regents Examination in United States History and Government (Framework) Essay Booklet  - For June 2021 and beyond
  • Essay Booklet: Regents Exam in Global History and Geography II (Grade 10)  - For June 2019 and beyond
  • Essay Booklet: United States History and Government and Transition Exam in Global History and Geography — Grade 10 
The new Framework-Based Regents exam in United States History and Government will be offered for the first time to students on June 2, 2020.
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The exam will be similar to the revisions we're seeing on the Global History exam with respect to skills, but the format of the Part II and Part III portions of the exam have some differences. See below for all information that has been share with us from NYSED thus far.

Related Documents 
  • Performance Level Descriptors for the Framework-Based United States History & Government Regents Exam.
  • Task Models for the Part I multiple choice portion of the exam.
  • Test Design: The test includes stimulus-based multiple-choice questions, two short-essay questions (document-based), and a document based "Civic Literacy Essay".
  • Test Prototypes: NYSED released the first Framework-based US History and Government Regents exam prototypes on June 19, 2019.
  • Educator Guide: A soup-to-nuts guide to the design, content, and implementation of the new exam.
  • Short Essay Question Generic Rubric
  • Civic Literacy Essay Generic Rubric

​NYSED Training Documents
  • Agenda
  • Main Training PowerPoint Slides
  • Analysis vs. Description PowerPoint Slides
  • Part II Short Essay Questions Student Sample Papers:
    • Set 1
    • Set 2