Curriculum Resources
Michigan Citizenship Curriculum
The Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum is an excellent resource for organizing units and lessons based on the Michigan Social Studies Content Expectations.
Persuasive Writing Rubrics for Classroom Use
These analytic rubrics are super-easy to use with students. They provide praise, feedback, and guidance in kid-friendly language and the scoring guide can be modified to emphasize the areas you want students to work on the most.
The Michigan Citizenship Curriculum will give you ideas about organizing each grade level or high school social studies credit.
Local & State History!
For teachers who need ideas on local and state history, check out these Muskegon County History Units.
Economics
Still the best poster for keeping the 6 Core Economic Principals in front of your students everyday so they can integrate them into real life. The 6 Core Economic Principles represent six powerful ideas that explain the economic behavior of people.
You and your students will discover new insights as you apply these principles to all the choices people make in the study of: economics, history, geography, government, civics & psychology.
Check out our latest resource for economics - EconAround Bingo will help your students use the economic way of thinking and understanding economic terms.
One Room School
Did you know the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District operates a One Room School.
The One Room School is located at 1569 N. Buys, North Muskegon, MI 49445.
Alice Gates, a former student of Maple Ridge School, has started a Maple Ridge School fund through the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. This fund is for the long term restoration and maintenance of Maple Ridge. Click here to find out more details and how you can contribute to this fund.
Meet the New Middle School Social Studies Content Expectations
Meet the New Middle School Social Studies Content Expectations participants click here for information.
Meet the New K-5 Social Studies Content 
Expectations
Get the latest information on the New K-5 Social Studies Content Expectations here!
