Social Studies Department  Transfer Skills

Social Studies Department Transfer Skills

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Students will critically examine and use historical thinking skills to analyze democratic governments and political systems.

• Students will analyze historical events from diverse perspectives.

• Students will evaluate sources for their credibility.

• Students will think critically about media content.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Students will gain perspective on the modern world and participate as informed citizens of democracy to actively engage in the political sphere.

Communication

• Students will develop and/or defend arguments and articulate them clearly, both written and orally.

• Students will explain a topic, concept, or process to a variety of audiences.

• Students will effectively use digital tools for research and presentation.

Perseverance

• Students will develop the attitudes and skills necessary to be a lifelong learner.

Social Emotional Learning

• Students will develop social and emotional skills through experience, observation, and reflection. 

Historical Thinking Skills and Civic Dispositions

• Students will use current events and experiences to reflect on the elements of culture that connect people across time and place.

• Students will integrate knowledge from various fields of study, connecting historical events to social, economic, environmental, and cultural contexts.

• Students will understand how human populations, culture and the physical world can inform responsible interactions with the environment.

• Students will develop advanced research skills, logical reasoning, and independent thinking, preparing them for informed civic engagement.