Sweden Compulsory School History Curriculum - Years 1-3 (Lågstadiet)
The history curriculum in Sweden for Years 1-3 (Lågstadiet) is integrated within the social studies subject. It focuses on developing a basic understanding of the past, present, and future, primarily within the student's local context. The curriculum emphasizes developing historical consciousness and introducing basic historical concepts. It aims to foster an understanding of how the past influences the present and future, and how people throughout history have shaped societies and cultures.
Core Content:
- Living Together: This section explores depictions of life in the past and present through various media like children's literature, songs, and films. It touches upon topics such as family life, school, migration, and basic life values like friendship, right and wrong, and gender roles. Additionally, it covers norms and rules in the student's environment, including traffic safety.
- Living in the Neighborhood: This section focuses on the local area's history, exploring how natural conditions and the environment influence population and settlements. Students learn about the history of their neighborhood through examining places, buildings, and everyday objects. It also introduces key functions of society, occupations, and local religious practices.
- Living in the World: This section broadens the scope to encompass a global perspective. Students learn about the globe, continents, oceans, and the origins of humankind. It introduces different historical periods like the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. Students also learn about ancient mythology and basic human rights.
- Exploring Reality: This section focuses on developing basic research skills. Students learn how to gather information from different sources, assess its validity, and present their findings. It also introduces basic spatial understanding through maps and timelines.
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