Social Studies

Introduction

Social Studies is an integrated study of the social sciences.

To aid this study, it is recommended that local education agencies develop a K-12 social studies curriculum that clearly defines student learning of content knowledge and skills. The key components of social studies content knowledge includes history, geography, economics, civcs & government.

A strong emphasis should be placed on the important and enduring ideas, events and people that now affect students' lives, and will serve as a foundation for the future. Students should recognize their roles, particularly as related to the living history of the United States.

In addition to a strong content knowledge base, it is imperative that students develop the critical skills necessary to participate fully in our society.

These skills should include the ability to acquire relevant information, organize data, develop balanced policies and arguments, construct new knowledge, and participate effectively as individuals and in groups.

This website is designed to support the efforts of local education agencies in aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment to the Idaho Content Standards with Limits.

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