Ecademy K-8 – Contemporary Issues I
Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester
The Gifted Contemporary Issues I class is a Social Studies elective course designed to provide the student with an up-to-date view of the world around him/her. Emphasis is placed on an analysis of real-world issues, which have a direct impact on students’ lives. The student focuses on improving geographic knowledge, reading, writing, and vocabulary skills as a means for understanding important issues and communicating facts, his/her ideas, and opinions to others. The curriculum framework contained in this document identifies learner outcomes, suggested classroom illustrations, and suggested valuation/assessment activities.
Grades: 12, 11, 10
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