1. Welcome! Social Studies Alive! My School and Family

2. What Is TCI? TCI is a K-12 publishing company created by teachers, for teachers. We believe the best teaching marries great content, meaningful technology, and interactive classroom experiences. The end result — students of all abilities and learning styles succeed.

3. Elementary School Program Goals Make elementary social studies engaging for all students. Develop students’ literacy skills in the content area. Help students succeed on high- stakes district, state, and national assessments. To inspire students with memorable activities based on state and Common Core standards.

4. Lesson: How Do We Get Along in School? In an Experiential Exercise, students discover the value of cooperating to complete a task.

5. Lesson: Why Is It Important to Learn from One Another? In a Social Studies Skill Builder, students complete questionnaires that reveal their own interests and special talents. They then practice appropriate ways to talk and listen.

6. My School and Family Program Components Teacher ResourcesStudent Resources