Welcome to the Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum
A Comprehensive K-12 Social Studies Curriculum

Based on the new Michigan Social Studies Content Expectations

The Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum was created by several Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) and Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) to assist local school districts in implementing the new social studies content expectations. Through this collaborative work, the developing partners seek to capitalize on each others' expertise and work together to improve teaching and learning in social studies across the state of Michigan. In the interest of saving local school districts time and money, the Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum provides high quality curriculum materials free through its website. Some of the aspects and attributes of this project are:

• A Model Curriculum
• Based upon Michigan's Social Studies Content Expectations
• Research-based
• A Conceptual Framework for Teaching and Learning
• Visible Learning Progressions
• Units of Study
• Resources
• Assessments
• Lessons
• Overarching Questions
• Graphic Organizers
• Free

The intended uses of the Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum include:

• A district curriculum or resource for curriculum work
• A conceptual framework
• A guide to focus instruction and assessment
• As a way to assist schools in communicating the curriculum to parents
• To guide grade level discussions
• To focus professional development
• To guide special education teachers in assisting students

The Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum serves:

• Public and Private Schools
• School Boards
• Administrators
• Curriculum Directors and Coordinators
• Teachers
• Parents
• Students