Strand I. Historical Perspective
Students use knowledge of the past to construct meaningful
understanding of our diverse cultural heritage and to inform their civic
judgments.
Teaching
With Documents
Great
Debates in American History
Strand II. Geographic Perspective
Students will use knowledge of spatial patterns on earth to understand
processes that shape human environments and to make decisions about
society.
Cultural
Time Capsule Project
World
Bank Lesson
Strand III. Civic Perspective
Students will use knowledge of American government and politics to
make informed decisions about governing their communities.
Civic
Decision Making
Gerrymander
Exercise
Congress
and the Lobbyists
Voter
Analysis Project
Strand IV. Economic Perspective
Students will use knowledge of the production, distribution, and
consumption of goods and services to make personal and societal decisions
about the use of scarce resources.
Economic
Decision Making
The Strategic Plan
Best
City Project
Strand V. Inquiry Students will
use methods of social science investigation to answer questions about
society.
Media
Content Analysis
The
Survey Project
Strand VI. Public Discourse and Decision
Making Students will analyze public issues and
construct and express thoughtful positions on these issues.
The
Community Action Project
Great
Debates in American History
Strand VII. "Citizen Involvement"
Students will act constructively to further the public good.
Civic
Decision Making The
Decision Game |