In the Northshore School District, Social Studies teachers follow the Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs), which focus on Civics, Economics, Geography, History, and Social Studies Skills.
The components of effective Social Studies instruction provides students with the knowledge and skills to be responsible citizens.
A responsible citizen:
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Uses knowledge of the past to construct meaningful understanding of our history in order to enrich and enlighten our lives. (Historical Perspective)
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Uses knowledge of geographical concepts, such as spatial patterns and both human and natural systems, to understand processes that impact our world. (Geographic Perspective)
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Uses knowledge of government, law, and politics to make decisions about and take action on local, national, and international issues to further the public good. (Civic Perspective)
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Uses knowledge of production, distribution, and consumption within modern economics to make decisions. (Economic Perspective)
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Uses a wide range of Social Studies skills, including critical thinking, to investigate and analyze a variety of resources and issues and seek answers. (Critical Thinking Skills)
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Uses effectively both group process and communication skills to participate in democratic decision making. (Interpersonal and Group Skills)