In a student-centered classroom, the Social Studies teacher provides instruction in the analysis of content in the areas of United States and World History, Government and Civics, Cultures and Societies, Psychology and Sociology, Holocaust Studies, Humanities, Economics, Geography, and Women’s Studies. In addition to exposing students to the content listed above, Social Studies courses should train students to analyze and interpret primary sources, including documentary material, maps, statistical tables, and pictorial and graphic evidence of cultural contributions and historical events. Students should learn to utilize a wide spectrum of technology to research material and to present their research and conclusions. Social Studies classrooms should promote interactive collaboration between teachers and students by engaging students in role-plays, debates, field trips, acting, simulations, and projects. Students should be encouraged to create their own narratives, poetry, songs, dances, sculpture, and art work as evidence of their understanding and application of the content and skills learned in their classes.

 

·         Can accurately describe the various forms of government

·         Critically analyze issues that relate to the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy

·         Observe, analyze, and interpret human behaviors, social groupings, and institutions to better understand people and human relationships

·         Interact effectively and work cooperatively with many ethnic and cultural groups in our nation and world

·         Recognize and understand the relationship between people and geography

·         Analyze and interpret historical events, conditions, trends, and issues to develop historical perspective

·         Utilize technology to research, synthesize, collate, transmit, share, and present information