Social Studies Program Mission Statement

Our purpose is to prepare all students to actively participate as responsible citizens of a democratic society in an interdependent world.

Social Studies Program Standards

Program Standard #1:  Connections

• Interpret and analyze relationships.

Program Standard #2:  Diversity

• Understand and compare similarities and differences.

Program Standard #3:  Perspectives

• Evaluate how the span of history influences societal views.

Program Standard #4:  Structures

• Explore and evaluate systems.

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Social Studies Essential Standards

Standard #1: Connections

• Interpret and analyze relationships.

K-2      Explain relationships.
3-5      Explore the effects of relationships.
6-8      Compare the effects of interactions.
9-12    Assess the effects of interactions.

Standard #2:  Diversity

• Understand and compare similarities and differences.

K-2      Identify similarities and differences.
3-5      Explain similarities and differences.
6-8      Analyze the effects of similarities and differences.
9-12    Evaluate the effects of similarities and differences.

Standard #3:  Perspectives

• Evaluate how the span of history influences societal views.

K-2      Recognize and demonstrate an understanding of how actions affect others.
3-5      Examine historical and cultural influences on society.
6-8      Analyze values and opinions to realize one’s role in society.
9-12    Appraise how the perception people have of themselves as individuals and           as nations influence behavior.

Standard #4:  Structures

• Explore and evaluate systems.

K-2      Recognize social institutions and environments.
3-5      Investigate the components that make up global societies.
6-8      Compare and contrast the components that make up global societies.
9-12    Analyze and evaluate the components that form global societies.

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