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Purpose of the Social Studies |
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The purpose of social studies is to develop social understanding and civic efficacy (the readiness and willingness to assume citizenship responsibilities and to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a democratic society.) |
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RATIONALE |
The world is changing with trends such as:
a) new information can be produced and gathered with increasing speed;
b) economic interdependence is global, accelerated by new technologies;
c) having several different occupations during one's lifetime;
d) increased mobility in where you live, work and recreate;
e) the tension between increased multiculturalism and nationalism;
f) occupations requiring more integration of skills and knowledge from various disciplines
g) technology and information as a basis of wealth and power:
h) new personal pressures and social conflicts different from those faced in the past.
We must prepare our students to understand and be able to adapt to these trends and others, which will occur during their lifetime. |
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SOCIAL STUDIES in North Forest ISD
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Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten
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Self, home, family, and classroom
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Grade 1
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Classroom, school, community
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Grade 2
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Neighborhood, and local community
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Grade 3
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Communities
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Grade 4
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Texas History
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Grade 5
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United States History
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Grade 6
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World Cultures
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Grade 7
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Texas History
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Grade 8
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United States History
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Grade 9
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World Geography
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Grade 10
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