Vision for Social Studies Instruction

“Strengthening history and civic learning, and to ensure that civic learning opportunities are delivered equitably throughout the district to promote a world in which all students are educated and inspired for lifelong learning and informed civil action.” 

- NCSS 2016 and Educating for American Democracy 2021 

Citizenship must be developed and requires knowledge and connection of major world events, recognition of historic patterns, understanding of political developments, and analysis of economic concepts. Our goal is for learners to become active, compassionate, skillful, lifelong contributing members of society, who understand and respect other cultures. 

Students learning will reflect the following as students demonstrate their ability to:

 • Understand and critically appraise how recurring patterns in history can inform judgments about events and issues on local, national and global levels. 

• Analyze and resolve conflicts in order to work and live in a respectful manner with other cultures. 

• Apply knowledge of geographical, political and social concepts to participate as an informed citizen of a democracy. 

• Apply concepts and systems of economics to participate productively in a global economy.