North Knox Social Studies Curriculum

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1 North Knox Social Studies Curriculum May, 1996 Mission Statement The K-12 social studies curriculum will prepare students to be active, informed, and responsible citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. Students will gain understanding of their own society and other societies both past and present. Students will acquire and perfect skills of individual and group inquiry, including technology-based research skills. The social studies curriculum will help students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become effective problem-solvers, good decision-makers, and wise planners. K-12 Program Outcomes Be able to interact well with all people, appreciate cultural diversity, and work cooperatively. Understand the global community and connections between parts of the world. Be able to connect the past to the present and future and understand your heritage. Understand the many structures that make up our social world - governmental, social, economic and business, military, etc. Understand and accept change; adapt to change through lifelong learning. Be able to use the skills and tools of the social sciences (ex. map skills, surveys, databases, print and technological resources). Be able to apply thinking, research, and communication skills to social sciences. Be able to function properly as a citizen of your community, state, and nation. Relate current events to the past, to the future, and to your own life. Development facilitated by Ten Sigma

2 Social Studies Outcomes - Kindergarten Understand Yourself Abilities Outcomes 1. Know that social studies is about how people live together. A. Be able to tell about yourself and people around you, using both oral and written expression. B. Be able to talk about the news (relate current events to personal experiences). 2. Know about where you live. A. Know where you live (own address, name of town, state, country). B. Know what it is like where you live (land, water, climate, etc.). 3. Know things which could change in your life. A. Know that families move. B. Know that families change in size and how they live. C. Know that parents have to work so you can have food, clothing, and shelter. 4. Understand that other people don't live like you do. A. Know how others in the class live. B. Know about the life in other places (rural, urban). 5. Understand your responsibilities. A. Right now. 1. Respect (social, rights of others, property, authority). 2. Responsibilities (learn, grow, develop potential). B. In the future. 1. Citizenship (participate and abide by the laws). 2. Family (love, relationships, satisfaction). 3. Career (understand that parents have occupations to supply economic needs of the family). 4. Environment (effects on the world and individual responsibilities - Earth Day). 5. Recognize and respect symbols of our country. 6. Know days which are important to you. A. Know your birthday. B. Know the holidays which are important you. NK Soc. Stud. 2

3 Social Studies Outcomes - First Grade Understand the Family Abilities Outcome 1. Know that social studies is about how people live together. A. Be able to tell about your family (both orally and in writing). B. Be able to talk about the news (use media to gather information, be able to share information, relate current events to personal experiences). 2. Understand how families are alike. A. Know the meaning of family and that there are different types of families. B. Know the roles and responsibilities of parents. C. Know the roles and responsibilities of sisters and brothers. D. Know how the family earns and spends its money. E. Know what groups the family belongs to (ethnic, church, etc.). 3. Understand that families can be different. A. Compare families around the world. B. Know about families in history and what was important to these families. C. Be able to say how other families are like and not like your family. 4. Understand your roles and responsibilities in the family (reinforce what has been learned at home and extend concepts to the classroom/school family). A. Know how important every member of the family is. B. Know why rules are important. C. Be able to follow rules and directions of the family. D. Be able to do your own share. E. Be able to keep your word. F. Be able to be honest and trustworthy. G. Be able to cooperate in the activities of the family. H. Be able to appreciate the contributions of others in the family. I. Be able to respect the rights of others in the family. J. Know what is important to the family. 5. Understand the relationship between the family and other groups of people. A. Be able to relate your family to your neighborhood. B. Be able to relate your family to your school community. 6. Understand your responsibilities as part of a classroom/school family. A. Be able to respect the rights of others in the classroom/school. B. Show respect to everyone within the learning community. C. Be able to take responsibility for one's own learning and growth. D. Be able to work cooperatively with others, participate in discussions, participate in group decisions through a voting process. NK Soc. Stud. 3

4 Social Studies Outcomes - Second Grade Understand the Neighborhood Abilities Outcome 1. Know that social studies is about how people live together. A. Be able to tell about your neighborhood (both orally and in writing). B. Be able to solve problems of the neighborhood. C. Be able to talk about the news (use media to gather information, be able to share information, relate current events to personal experiences). 2. Understand the makeup of a neighborhood. A. Understand the make-up of a neighborhood. B. Understand how to work, play and travel in a neighborhood. C. Understand the responsibilities of living in a neighborhood. D. Be aware of the roles of community leaders in a neighborhood. 3. Understand that current events may influence your lives and the lives of your families. A. Give examples of ways that we get news about events. B. Gather and organize information related to current class, school, or community problems. C. Consider possible solutions to problems and the consequences of proposed solutions. 4. Manipulate a variety of media to gather and organize information. A. Draw pictures to captions; summarize information from books, stories, interviews, field trips, and technology resources; conduct surveys and summarize results. B. Make simple maps of the classroom and school. C. Identify symbols on maps, globes, and in the school and neighborhood. D. Explain how symbols are useful for conveying information. 5. Understand your responsibilities as a member of a community. A. Be able and willing to cooperate for the good of all. B. Be able and willing to volunteer to make things happen. C. Be able to respect the rights and property of others. D. Know how you can help the neighborhood succeed. E. Know how to care for the neighborhood (environmentally and ecologically). 6. Understand how cultures are different and alike. A. Compare similarities and differences of cultures. B. Demonstrate a tolerance of and respect for other cultures. C. Recognize that everyone has a cultural heritage and traditions. D. Cite things which people in different cultural groups have in common. NK Soc. Stud. 4

5 Social Studies Outcomes - Third Grade Understand Your Community Abilities Outcome 1. Be able to apply social studies to your life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. Be able to think about social studies (analyze, solve, decide, classify, predict, estimate, compare). Be able to read, write, speak, and listen about social studies (demonstrate, explain, recommend, share). Be able to set goals and plan to reach them ( envision, brainstorm, plan, organize, persist). Be able to learn about social studies with others (cooperate, collect, record). B. Be able to present information about your community (origin of your community). C. Be able to talk about the news (newspaper articles - location of states, local elections, Earth Day) 2. Understand what makes up a community. A. Know what a community is and what is included in it. B. Know how a community is governed. C. Know about the finances (resources, goods, taxes) of a community. D. Know about the history of the community. E. Know the importance of businesses and services in a community. 3. Understand the geography of the community. A. Be able to read a map of a community and use directional symbols appropriately. B. Know how a community relates to a state and country. C. Know how a community is affected by its geographical location. D. Be able to create a model of a community. E. Be able to recognize physical features. F. Know about natural resources, renewable resources, and non-renewable resources. 4. Understand how to be a part of a community. A. Know how to travel throughout a community (transportation). B. Know the rules (laws and expectations) of a community. C. Know how a community's needs are met (services). D. Know about the groups, clubs, and organizations in the community. E. Know how the community is constantly changing. 5. Understand the similarities and differences of communities throughout the world. A. Be able to relate your community to communities throughout the state. B. Be able to relate your community to communities throughout the United States. C. Be able to relate your community to other cultures. D. Know how communities in history were similar and different from today. NK Soc. Stud. 5

6 6. Understand the responsibilities and benefits of living in a community. A. Know how to follow the rules (laws and expectations) of the community. B. Know how to respect the rights and property of others. C. Know how to participate in a community to make a difference (volunteer, cooperate, do your share). D. Know what is important to a community (pride and culture). E. Know your responsibilities as a member of a community. 7. Understand the connection between social studies and other subject areas. A. Be able to relate literature with history. B. Be able to relate math with map skills and graphs. 8. Develop graphic skills. A. Be able to interpret charts, graphs, timelines, and tables. B. Be able to create simple charts, graphs, timelines, and tables. NK Soc. Stud. 6

7 Social Studies Outcomes - Fourth Grade Understand Your State - Indiana History Abilities Outcome 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities: higher thinking (analyze, solve, decide, classify, develop, create, predict, estimate). communications (present, persuade, demonstrate, explain, consider, deduce, recommend, share). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, brainstorm, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to geography. C. Be able to present information about geography. D. Possess a working vocabulary of geography. E. Be able to do research in geography. F. Be aware of current events: use print and technology resources to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Possess a visual sense of our world. A. Be able to use a globe to clarify your knowledge of the Earth (hemisphere, latitude, longitude). B. Be able to use charts and maps to show land and water forms (continents, oceans). C. Be able to use charts and maps to show different regions of the world (desert, plains, forest, mountain). D. Be able to develop charts and maps which show key information such as population, resources, climate, and vegetation. E. Be able to use map legends effectively (key, scale, directions, symbols). 3. Understand how living in a geographical region affects how people live. A. Know how climate affects the way people in Indiana live. B. Know how regional situations and past history affect the way people in Indiana live. C. Know how the availability of natural resources affect the way people in Indiana live. D. Know how people in Indiana and the environment interact. E. Be able to compare life in various parts of the world with life in Indiana. F. Know similarities and differences between Indiana and various parts of the world. 4. Understand that people are dependent on one another for goods and services. A. Know how food, clothing, and shelter is obtained in Indiana. B. Know which goods and services are produced and delivered in Indiana. C. Know why people in Indiana produce the goods and services they do. D. Know how our production of goods and services in Indiana affects the environment. NK Soc. Stud. 7

8 5. Understand key influences which shape(d) our state. A. Know about cultures throughout history in our state. B. Know about the daily life of people in history in our state. C. Know about key people, events, inventions, and discoveries in our state (motivations and effects). D. Know about state and local government. 6. Possess a mental timeline of history in our state. A. Be able to place key influences on a timeline. B. Be able to relate key influences to their causes and effects. C. Have a logical sense of history (basic progression and mental map). 7. Possess a mental map of our state. A. Be able to interpret maps and charts of our state and the world. B. Be able to make charts/maps to show information (population, resources, movement, battles). NK Soc. Stud. 8

9 Social Studies Outcomes - Fifth Grade Understand Your Country - United States History Abilities Outcome 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to U.S. history. C. Be able to present information about U.S. history. D. Possess a working vocabulary of U.S. history. E. Be able to do research in U.S. history. F. Be aware of current events. use print and technology resources to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. 2. Understand key influences from U.S. history which shape our lives today. A. Know key people and events throughout United States history. B. Know key discoveries and inventions throughout United States history. C. Know current and past cultures of the United States. D. Be able to describe key influences from the perspectives in which they occurred. E. Be able to relate key influences to our lives. F. Be able to state and support opinions regarding key events, people, inventions, and discoveries. 3. Possess a mental timeline of key influences on U.S. history. A. Be able to place key influences on a timeline. B. Know what life was like when a key influence occurred (logical sense--what was going on). C. Know what was happening before and after an influence occurred (cause and effect). 4. Understand the life of the first Americans. A. Know where various Native Americans tribes lived. B. Know about the food, clothing, and shelter of various tribes. C. Know about the culture of Native Americans. D. Be able to view the life of Native Americans from their perspective. E. Know about the Native Americans who live and/or live in our area. 5. Be able to use visual skills to assist you in understanding U.S. history. A. Be able to use charts and maps which show key information (population, resources, movement, battles). B. Interpret charts and maps that depict change over time. C. Be able to relate charts and maps to our lives today. D. Know how the geography of the U.S. has changed through history. E. Know about the regions of the U.S. NK Soc. Stud. 9

10 Social Studies Outcome - Sixth Grade Global Studies - Western Cultures The Western World is defined as Europe, North America, South America, Central America, The Caribbean Region, and Antarctica. Abilities Outcome 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to world and state history. C. Be able to present information about world and state history. D. Possess a working vocabulary of world and state history. E. Be able to do research in world and state history. F. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. G. Be aware of current events. use print and technology resources to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Understand key influences of geography. A. Understand map parts and types, interpret maps of the world. B. Identify on a map the countries of the Western World. C. Identify continents, oceans, and bodies of water in the Western World. D. Know how and where civilizations were formed - speculate on the relationship between geographical regions and the development of civilizations. E. Demonstrate how to plot points on a map using latitude and longitude. F. Create charts/maps to show information such as population, natural resources, physical features) 3. Understand key influences of history. A. Identify major historical figures and events from societies of ancient civilizations and Western Europe and their influence on the past, present, and future in a specific culture and the world. B. Critique the similarities and differences in governments of ancient civilizations and government today. C. Know about cultures throughout history - research aspects of past civilizations, summarize, and report findings to the class. D. Construct projects that reflect an appreciation and understanding of past cultures. E. Know about the daily lives of people in history. 4. Understand effective citizenship. A. Understand the election process as it relates to local, state, and national government. B. Function as critical decision-makers in a democracy (classroom). C. Understand and take responsibility as members of a global community. D. Accept responsibility for self. E. Accept and assume positions of responsible leadership. NK Soc. Stud. 10

11 Social Studies Outcomes - Grade Seven Global Studies - Eastern Cultures The Eastern World is defined as Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, The Pacific Islands, and The Commonwealth of Independent States. Abilities Outcome (Apply the following to each content outcome, if appropriate.) 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to world history and geography. C. Be able to present information about world history and geography. D. Possess a working vocabulary of world history and geography. E. Be able to do research in world history and geography. F. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. G. Be aware of current events. use media to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Possess a mental map of the physical characteristics of the world. A. Be able to use a globe to show your knowledge of the earth. B. Be able to use charts and maps to show land and water forms. C. Be able to develop charts and maps which show key information such as population, resources, climate, and vegetation. D. Be able to develop charts, maps, and graphs to depict change over time. E. Be able to develop maps, charts, and graphs which show views of the earth at points in history. F. Be able to locate important information on maps (population, resources, climate, vegetation, landforms, water masses). G. Be able to use latitude and longitude to locate. H. Be able to state and compare opinions about the earth based on globes, charts, maps, and graphs. 3. Understand how geography has shaped and changed cultures throughout history. A. Know physical characteristics of the world which have been key influences in shaping cultures. know the regions of the Eastern World and the culture of the people in each region (values and behavior). know the mountain ranges and water masses of the world and how they have affected people. know about the climate of the Eastern World and how it has affected people. know about the natural resources of the Eastern World and how they have affected people. know about great boundaries of the world and how they have affected people. B. Be able to compare the cultures of others with your own and relate cultures to their geographical settings. C. Be able to compare and contrast the different cultural factors that influence the economic systems found throughout the Eastern World. NK Soc. Stud. 11

12 4. Understand how various cultures have shaped and changed our world's geography. A. Know how the earth has changed physically (cause and effects). B. Know how different cultures have changed the world's geography. physically. environmentally. ecologically. technologically. C. Be able to identify techniques and strategies which have been used to protect and manage the environment. D. Be able to predict future changes in the earth. E. Be able to relate the effect of historical events, figures, and decisions on world cultures. F. Be able to explain the influence of physical features upon the economic systems of the world. G. Participate in the preparation of school and community organizations. NK Soc. Stud. 12

13 Social Studies Outcomes - Grade Eight U.S. History - Colonization to 1900 Abilities Outcome (Apply the following to each content outcome, if appropriate.) 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to early U.S. history. C. Be able to present information about early U.S. history. D. Possess a working vocabulary of early U.S. history. E. Be able to do research in early U.S. history. F. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. G. Be aware of current events. use media to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Understand key influences which shaped our early country. A. Identify major historical figures, foreign and domestic events, inventions, and discoveries throughout United States history. B. Be able to state and support opinions regarding key events, people, inventions, documents and discoveries. C Know motivations which lead to changes in United States history. D. Know how United States history affects current events. 3. Possess a chronological perspective of early United States history. A. Be able to place key influences on a timeline. B. Be able to relate key influences to what was happening just before, during, and after the key influences. C. Have a logical sense of progression of early United States history. 4. Possess a visual sense of early United States history. A. Be able to develop and interpret maps, charts, and graphs which show views of the world at various points in early United States history. B. Be able to develop and interpret charts, maps, and graphs which show key information (population, resources, movement, battles, change over time). C. Be able to interpret political cartoons. 5. Be able to view early United States history from various perspectives. A. Be able to describe key influences from different perspectives. B. Know what was important to various groups in early United States history. C. Know how key influences changed the lives of various groups in early United States history. NK Soc. Stud. 13

14 6. Understand the relationship between human culture and early U.S. history. A. Know how culture affected early United States history. B. Know how history affected the culture of early United States. C. Know about the basic precepts of the constitution and bill of rights. NK Soc. Stud. 14

15 Social Studies Outcome - World Civilization Grade 10, 11, or 12 This full year course is a comprehensive study of the greatest adventure of all time -- the story of human civilization, as written through deeds and actions. First semester covers prehistoric times through the French revolution. Second semester covers the time of the French revolution to modern times. Abilities Outcome (Apply the following to each content outcome, if appropriate.) 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to world history. C. Be able to approach problems in a professional manner (research, thesis, support, recommendations). D. Be able to present information about world history. E. Possess a working vocabulary of world history. F. Be able to do research in world history (find, analyze, apply). G. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. H. Be aware of current events. use media to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Understand key political, economic, military, religious, and geographical forces which have and do shape our world. A. Know how and where civilizations were formed. B. Know about cultures (beliefs, values, accepted behaviors) of world history. C. Know about key people, events, inventions, and discoveries in world history. D. Know how various ideas, philosophies, and religions have impacted world history. E. Know motivations and forces which lead to change in world history (nationalism, militarism, imperialism, communism, democracy). F. Know key conflicts and resolutions. 3. Possess a chronological and thematic perspective of world history. A. Be able to place key influences on a timeline. B. Possess a logical sense of historical progression. C. Be able to relate key influences and themes to past, present, and future. D. Possess a mental image of world history. E. Be able to make generalizations about various cultures, times, climates, and conflicts. NK Soc. Stud. 15

16 4. Possess a visual sense of world history. A. Be able to develop maps, charts, and graphs which show views of the world at various points in history. B. Be able to develop charts, maps, and graphs which show key information (population, resources, movement, conflict, change over time). C. Be able to relate charts and maps to our lives today. 5. Be able to view world history from different perspectives and interpretations. A. Be able to describe key people, events, discoveries, and inventions from different perspectives and interpretations. B. Know what motivated key people, events, discoveries, and inventions. 6. Understand the relationship and influences of various cultures in world history. A. Know how cultures affected world history. B. Know how world history affected cultures of the world. NK Soc. Stud. 16

17 Social Studies Outcomes - Modern United States History Grade 11 - Required for Graduation This year long course examines U.S. History from Reconstruction to the present. This course helps the student understand modern United States History and the issues and events that continuously shape our nation. Abilities Outcome (Apply the following to each content outcome, if appropriate.) 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to modern U.S. history. C. Be able to approach problems in a professional manner (research, thesis, support, recommendations). D. Be able to present information about modern U.S. history. E. Possess a working vocabulary of modern U.S. history. F. Be able to do research in modern U.S. history (find, analyze, apply). G. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. H. Be aware of current events. use media to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Understand key influences which shape our modern country. A. Know the groups which inhabited the modern United States. B. Know the cultures (beliefs, values, accepted behaviors, environment) of modern Americans. C Know about daily life (tools, routines, pleasures, setting) in modern United States history. D. Know about key foreign and domestic events, people, inventions, and discoveries in modern United States history. E. Know motivations which lead to change in modern United States history. 3. Develop a chronological perspective of modern United States history. A. Be able to place key influences on a timeline. B. Be able to relate key influences to what was happening just before, during, and after the key influences. C. Have a logical sense of progression of modern United States history. 4. Possess a visual sense of modern United States history. A. Be able to develop and interpret maps, charts, and graphs which show views of the world at various points in modern United States history. B. Be able to develop and interpret charts, maps, and graphs which show key information (population, resources, movement, battles, change over time). NK Soc. Stud. 17

18 5. Be able to view modern United States history from various perspectives. A. Be able to describe key influences from different perspectives. B. Know what was important to various groups in modern United States history. C. Know how key influences changed the lives of various groups in modern United States history. 6. Understand the relationship between human culture and modern U.S. history. A. Know how the culture affected modern United States history. B. Know how history affected the culture of modern United States. C. Know about the basic precepts of the constitution and bill of rights. NK Soc. Stud. 18

19 Social Studies Outcomes - Sociology Grade 11 or 12 This one semester course deals with the study of human relationships, and is based upon the principle that human beings and society are capable of self-improvement. Abilities Outcome (Apply the following to each content outcome, if appropriate.) 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to sociology. C. Be able to approach problems in a professional manner (research, thesis, support, recommendations). D. Be able to present information about sociology. E. Possess a working vocabulary of sociology. F. Be able to do research in sociology (find, analyze, apply). G. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. H. Be aware of current events. use media to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Understand what a culture is, how it affects us, and how it changes. A. Know that culture is the cumulative beliefs, values, and accepted behaviors of a group. B. Know that our beliefs, values, and accepted behaviors provide guidelines under which we live. C. Know how various groups influence your personal culture and how you influence various groups. know about your personal culture. know about your school's culture. know about the culture of various groups. know about your community's culture. know about your state's and country's culture. know about the culture of the world. D. Know about our culture from the perspective of others who live in different parts of our country. E. Know that a culture is very slow to change and only changes with a critical mass, a major event, or strong leadership pushing for change. 3. Understand the current and past cultures of the United States. A. Know what is important to Americans (beliefs, values, behaviors). B. Know how our beliefs, values, and behaviors have changed over the past hundred years. C. Know why our culture is changing. D. Know key influences on our changing culture. E. Know how our changing culture affects our lives (positive and negative aspects). NK Soc. Stud. 19

20 4. Be able to use other cultures to better understand our own culture. A. Know what is important to people of other cultures (positive and negative aspects). B Be able to compare what is important to Americans with other countries. C. Be able to identify techniques, strategies, customs, etc. of other cultures which are unique, special, beneficial, and interesting. NK Soc. Stud. 20

21 Social Studies Outcome - World Geography Grade 11 or 12 Required for the Honor Diploma This year long course places emphasis on the relationship between cultural, social, and physical elements. The course examines maps and their meanings, how diverse peoples live, and how they cope with some of the problems that they must face. Abilities Outcome (Apply the following to each content outcome, if appropriate). 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to world geography. C. Be able to approach problems in a professional manner (research, thesis, support, recommendations). D. Be able to present information about world geography. E. Possess a working vocabulary of world geography. F. Be able to do research in world geography (find, analyze, apply). G. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. H. Be aware of current events. use media to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Possess a global perspective and an understanding of cultural diversity. A. Be able to interpret world events from the viewpoint of cultures other than our own. B. Know the similarities and differences in lifestyles of people in various parts of the world. 1. what traits and patterns are universal. 2. how cultures differ from each other. C. Know what is important to people of other cultures (positive and negative aspects of other cultures). D. Be able to compare U.S. cultures with other cultures around the world. 3. Understand the relationship between geography and world cultures. A. Know the five themes of geography (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region). B. Be able to apply the five themes to each of the regions of study. C. Be able to interpret how the five themes affect the culture of each region of study. 4. Understand the relationship between geography and world history. A. Know how history has affected the various regions of the world. B. Know how world geography has affected world history. NK Soc. Stud. 21

22 5. Understand the interdependence of world cultures. A. Know how transportation and communication networks have created a "global village". B. Know how trade and limited resources bring cultures together. C. Know the current events of various world cultures. NK Soc. Stud. 22

23 Social Studies Outcomes - Government Grade 12 - Required for Graduation This one semester course presents the student with knowledge and understanding of the American Governmental system on the local, state, and national levels, with emphasis on the Constitution. Abilities Outcome (Apply the following to each content outcome, if appropriate.) 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to government. C. Be able to approach problems in a professional manner (research, thesis, support, recommendations). D. Be able to present information about government. E. Possess a working vocabulary of government. F. Be able to do research in government (find, analyze, apply). G. Be able to interview people about political and governmental issues. H. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. I. Be aware of current events. use media to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Understand how government works. A. Know how elections are conducted. B. Know how federal laws are made and carried out. C. Know the motivations behind the creation of laws. D. Know the three branches of government and how they affect us. E. Know about the electoral college. F. Know the system of checks and balances. G. Be able to compare and contrast conservatism and liberalism. H. Be able to compare our system to other political systems. I. Know why some world governments are more or less successful than ours. 3. Understand how the constitution affects our lives. A. Know a citizen's right to due process. B. Know how court cases have affected our lives. C. Know how the court system has changed the meaning of various laws. D. Know a citizen's rights of self-expression and privacy. E. Know how regulatory agencies affect our lives. F. Know the evolution of the constitution into a democratic document. NK Soc. Stud. 23

24 4. Understand how and why participation in government affects citizen's lives. A. Know how and why to vote. B. Know how student councils can have an affect on education. C. Know how to participate in a political campaign. D. Know how to influence governmental policies. E. Know how local ordinances affect our lives. F. Know the process, purpose, and structure of the taxing system. G. Know the budget-making process of local governments. H. Know the variety of local government services. I. Know how the media has affected our government. J. Know how people and groups influence government. NK Soc. Stud. 24

25 Social Studies Outcomes - Economics Grade 12 - Required for Graduation This one semester course gives the student an understanding of the fundamental principles of our American system of free enterprise, with emphasis on the role of the individual and the part he/she plays in the total economic system. Abilities Outcome (Apply the following to each content outcome, if appropriate.) 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to solve problems which relate to economics. C. Be able to approach problems in a professional manner (research, thesis, support, recommendations). D. Be able to present information about economics. E. Possess a working vocabulary of economics. F. Be able to do research in economics (find, analyze, apply). G. Be able to interview people about economic issues. H. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. I. Be aware of current events. use media to gather information. be able to research topics in current events. relate current events to personal experiences. 2. Understand concepts of economics under market, command, and mixed systems. A. Know free trade. B. Know our taxation system. C. Know supply and demand. D. Know the benefits and hardships of owning a business. E. Know the Federal Reserve. F. Know the banking system. G. Know investments typical to a capitalistic system (insurance, stocks, bonds). H. Be able to compare capitalism to other forms of economies. 3. Understand key influences on an economic system. A. Know how people, events, and inventions have affected our economy. B. Know how laws have affected our economy. 4. Understand the global interdependence of economics. A. Know the world's financial network is intertwined. B. Know how technology is affecting economics. C. Know how communications is affecting economics. D. Know about supply and demand interdependence throughout the world. NK Soc. Stud. 25

26 5. Understand the effects of fiscal and monetary policies on our economy. A. Know the effects of tax and spend policies. B. Know the effects of trickle down economics. C. Know the effects of interests on money supply. D. Know the effects of savings on the economy. E. Know why short-term gains often cause long-term loses. 6. Be able to develop goals for your economic future and a realistic plan for achieving them. A. Know where money fits into your lifelong goals. B. Know what type of career you will need to reach your goals. C. Know whether or not you want to be your own boss. D. Know the work you will face and sacrifices you will have to make. NK Soc. Stud. 26

27 Social Studies Outcomes - United States History XL Grade 12 This year long dual credit course is offered to high ability seniors who wish to continue an in-depth study of our country's history. Successful completion of this course gives the student six credits at Vincennes University, as well as 2 high school credits. Abilities Outcome (Apply the following to each content outcome, if appropriate.) 1. Be able to apply social studies to life. A. Be able to use knowledge of social studies to develop abilities. higher thinking (analyze, decide, evaluate, classify, develop, create, estimate, generalize). communications (persuade, demonstrate, explain, defend, consider, deduce, recommend). goal setting and attainment (research, envision, plan, organize, conduct, persist). experience (collaborate, relate, summarize, record, interpret, compare, simplify, conclude). B. Be able to identify the principle features of the periods of American history and to determine their significance. C. Be able to identify the important trends, themes, concepts, and social developments in American history. D. Be able to cite the principle leaders of American history and to interpret their significance. E. Be able to demonstrate how the use of historical facts can improve understanding of today's problems. F. Be able to determine if history is a series of actions and reactions. G. Be able to formulate a world view. H. Be able to make predictions of the future based on the past. I. Be aware of current events. 2. Understand key influences which shape our country. A. Know the groups which inhabited the United States. B. Know about daily life (tools, routines, pleasures, setting) in United States history. C. Know about key foreign and domestic events, people, inventions, and discoveries in United States history. D. Know motivations which lead to change in United States history. 3. Develop a chronological perspective of United States history. A. Be able to place key influences on a timeline. B. Be able to relate key influences to what was happening just before, during, and after the key influences. C. Have a logical sense of progression of United States history. 4. Possess a visual sense of United States history. A. Be able to develop and interpret maps, charts, and graphs which show views of the world at various points in United States history. B. Be able to develop and interpret charts, maps, and graphs which show key information (population, resources, movement, battles, change over time). NK Soc. Stud. 27

28 5. Be able to view United States history from various perspectives. A. Be able to describe key influences from different perspectives. B. Know what was important to various groups in United States history. C. Know how key influences changed the lives of various groups in United States history. 6. Understand the relationship between human culture and United States history. A. Know how the culture affected United States history. B. Know how history affected the culture of the United States. C. Know about the basic precepts of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. NK Soc. Stud. 28