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Social Studies Curriculum |
The mission of Social Studies is to develop capable citizens who are empowered with knowledge, skills and attitudes enabling them to make informal decisions in a culturally diverse and independent world.
To help boys and girls develop good study skills through use of a well planned program of review, recall, summary and linking the past with today.
This program should be primarily a citizenship education program provided by the elementary and secondary departments.
To help develop respect and understanding of our American heritage and our American way of life.
To help develop competent members in our homes, communities, state, nation and world.
To help boys and girls extend their understanding of our history through a well planned program of enrichment activities that stimulates each student to use his/her particular talents and abilities.
To show that Social Studies is a story of people of many nations, and creeds, and races molded into a strong and inseparable world.
To teach children techniques, attitudes, values, understanding, concepts and skills as well as factual matter, in order to develop an effective citizen for a democratic society.
To develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions.
The teacher will take the leadership role in discussions of values.
To teach students proper study skills to aid them in their life long learning process.
Self and Family
Families and Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods and Communities
Community and Natural Resources
United States Geography and Nebraska History
United States History - Exploration to Civil War
Canada and Mexico
Eastern and European Civilizations
American History - First Americans to Civil War
Civics and Geography
American History - Civil War to Present
American Government and Economics
11th and 12th Grades
Sociology
Psychology
World Studies
Social Problems
Modern Problems;
Self and Family
Economics:
TLW give some examples of wants and needs.
Psychology:
TLW recall his/her address, phone number, birthday and name of school.
Sociology/Anthropology:
TLW describe their position in the family.
Current Events:
TLW discuss current events.
History:
TLW compare and contrast themselves to the other members of their class and then to other Kindergartners of the world.
Geography:
TLW identify the Nebraska symbols for the bird, flower, tree, and insect.
TLW recognize land and water masses on the globe and maps.
TLW recognize land forms.
TLW identify and recall community, state and country by name.
Government/Civics:
TLW identify how they are responsible for their actions at school and at home.
TLW recite the pledge and participate in other patriotic activities.
Families and Neighborhoods
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology:
TLW list different jobs and explain how the community workers meet their needs.
TLW compare living on a farm to living in town.
Current Events:
TLW discuss current events.
History:
TLW compare foods and shelters of families in other countries.
TLW compare foods and shelters of families long ago with families of today.
Geography:
TLW be able to locate north, east, south and west on a simple map.
TLW identify Canada, the United States and Mexico on a map.
TLW identify the two large oceans of our world - the Atlantic and the Pacific.
TLW identify the shape of the state of Nebraska and find its location on a United States map.
Government/Civics:
TLW be able to discuss the importance of rules at home and in the classroom.
TLW recite the pledge and participate in other patriotic activities.
Economics:
TLW identify the United States currency.
Neighborhoods and Communities
Current Events:
TLW discuss current events.
TLW record and interpret information on a graph.
History:
TLW compare and contrast communities long ago with communities today.
TLW identify Native Americans by their homes.
Geography:
TLW identify their own country, state and community using a map or a globe.
TLW locate/identify rivers, lakes, islands, peninsulas and mountains on a map.
TLW identify the flag and capital of our state.
TLW use/construct a classroom map with a key.
Government/Civics:
TLW describe orally some rules and laws in their communities and the reasons theses laws are needed.
TLW recite the pledge and discuss its meaning and participate in other patriotic activities.
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology:
TLW discuss why family rules are needed.
Economics:
TLW observe and discuss differences between currency from our country and that of others.
Community and Natural Resources
Economics:
TLW give examples of community businesses/industries and explain the interdependence required.
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology:
TLW write a comparison of rural and urban environments.
Current Events:
TLW discuss current events.
History:
TLW name reasons why colonies were started in North America.
TLW be able to explain significance of historical names and places during the colonial period.
Geography:
TLW name each of the seven continents and locate them by shape and position on a world map or globe.
TLW use map scales, symbols, labels and colors to interpret a map.
TLW locate and label the communities in Polk County and identify the county seat.
Government/Civics:
TLW explain the types of elected officials found in their community.
TLW explain that rules or laws are made by elected officials.
TLW write sentences defining: rights, laws, voting and election
United States Geography and Nebraska History
Economics:
TLW explain the use of interstate trading to meet wants and needs.
Current Events:
TLW discuss current events.
History:
TLW describe early history and pioneers of Nebraska.
TLW identify famous Nebraskans and explain why.
TLW explain how Nebraska fits into western expansion and describe the Oregon, California and Mormon trails.
Geography:
TLW identify correctly the states and capitals, and will be able to spell correctly the states and capitals by regions.
TLW identify the major landforms, rivers and lakes in each region of the United States.
TLW explain the influence of the land, climate and natural resources on the industry and agriculture of each of the seven regions of the United States.
TLW use latitude and longitude to find specific places on the map.
Government/Civics:
TLW compare responsibilities of the president, governor and the mayor.
TLW explain Nebraska's Unicameral government and compare it to other states' governments.
TLW recite the pledge and discuss its importance and participate in other patriotic activities.
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology:
TLW discuss the impact of other cultures in Nebraska.
TLW discuss the qualities/traits of a leader.
United States History - Exploration to Civil War
Economics:
TLW define the Industrial Revolution and describe some effects of the Industrial Revolution on the lives of people.
TLW identify some well known economic areas.
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology:
TLW explain what archaeology is and give examples of the contribution of the study.
Current Events:
TLW discuss current events.
History:
TLW describe the treatment of Native Americans during the expansion of the United States.
TLW describe the significant events and important people involved in the Revolutionary War.
TLW explain why people wanted to move west and how that contributed to the development of the west.
TLW describe the significant events and important people involved in the Civil War.
TLW identify, explain and write about major explorers with their discoveries or conquests.
Geography:
TLW use latitude and longitude to find specific places on the map.
TLW use maps of different scales and themes such as physical or political maps.
TLW identify and explain time zones and tell the zone their community is in.
Government/Civics:
TLW recite the pledge and participate in other patriotic activities.
TLW explain the duties of the three branches of the United States' government.
TLW explain why the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written.
TLW identify the steps a citizen takes in order to vote in a state and national .elections and explain .the importance and responsibility of voting.
Canada and Mexico
Economics:
TLW describe Mexico's economic problems, and conditions necessary for improvements.
TLW explain the importance of the Panama Canal to the economy of the world.
TLW describe the importance of tourism as an economic activity of the West Indies.
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology:
TLW identify and locate the Aztec, Mayan and Inca Indian civilization and give examples of the contributions of each.
TLW compare the colonial histories and cultural differences of the various islands of the West Indies.
Current Events:
TLW discuss current events.
TLW describe in writing the problems and results of the problems of Central American countries.
History:
TLW compare and contrast the various ethnic origins of Latin American people and the impact of their origins.
TLW identify and explain major explorers with their discoveries or conquests of Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.
Geography:
TLW explain the importance of the geographic location of the United States, Mexico and Canada to each other.
TLW locate and label the countries and physical features of the Americas and Canada on a map of the Western Hemisphere.
TLW identify on a map the various climate regions of the Western Hemisphere.
TLW review and apply map skills.
Government/Civics:
TLW recite the pledge and participate in other patriotic activities.
TLW compare and contrast the governments of the Western Hemisphere.
Eastern and European Civilizations
Economics:
TLW be able to explain the basic concept of world economics including types of systems and theories.
Current Events:
TLW write and discuss his/her opinion on current events.
History:
TLW be able to read maps, graphs and charts related to history.
TLW be able to explain how the roots of Western Civilization go back to the ancient Mediterranean civilization.
TLW be able to explain how the past influences today's society.
TLW identify Western European countries and the contributions they made to the world.
TLW explain the impact of the Middle East and Africa on the rest of the world.
TLW be able to differentiate among the many governments of the world and how they affected the course of history.
TLW explain the impact of the Far Eastern countries and the Pacific Rim on the rest of the world.
TLW research and write about great leaders of the world.
American History - First Americans to Civil War
Economics:
TLW describe how the world's economy is tied to each other through the different periods of pre-Civil War American history.
TLW explain the theory of supply and demand and how this can affect the government, people and economy of a nation.
Current Events:
TLW write and discuss how current events affect their town, county, state and their own personal lives.
Geography:
TLW describe the physical make-up of Nebraska.
TLW use maps on how geography affects United States' history.
Government/Civics:
TLW explain the purpose of the Unicameral and how it works in passing bills.
TLW discuss the need for the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
TLW explain John Locke's theory of Social Contract.
History:
TLW explain the reasons for immigration of the First Americans to the New World.
TLW describe the characteristics of the various tribes found in North and South America before the arrival of the Europeans.
TLW explain the reasons for the arrival of the Europeans to the New World.
TLW write and discuss a colonial project setting up a colony of their own.
TLW describe the purpose of the American colonies and the events that led up to and occurred during the American Revolution.
TLW explain how the United States changed during the years between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War both politically, geographically and economically.
TLW describe the problems between the two sections of the United States and how this led to the Civil War.
TLW explain the events during the Civil War and the Reconstruction period.
TLW describe the cultures of the First Americans and the contributions made by them to Nebraska.
TLW explain why the Europeans came to Nebraska and the different purposes of each group.
Civics and Geography
Economics:
TLW compare and contrast the economic systems of the United States to other global systems.
TLW explain how consumers can use basic economic theories.
Current Events:
TLW orate the current events that deal with crisis and social events.
Geography:
TLW compare the multicultural societies formed within a country.
TLW be able to write research papers on the different cultures of the world.
TLW explain the advantages and disadvantages of a multi-cultural society.
TLW explain how production, distribution and consumption of goods and services are interrelated and how they differ from one region to another.
TLW be able to read maps and measure distances in relationship to scale.
TLW be able to read charts and graphs related to geography.
TLW be able to explain how population density is related to rainfall patterns.
TLW explain how governments dictate the economic, political and social policies of the international market.
Governments/Civics:
TLW identify the purposes and kinds of governments.
TLW write research projects for class presentations.
TLW explain the major content areas of the Constitution of the United States.
TLW discuss factors that influence beliefs about citizenship and public opinion.
TLW explain the rights and responsibilities of American citizens.
TLW explain the impact local governments have on their citizens' daily lives.
TLW list and explain the features of the state and national governments.
TLW justify self opinions based on information and beliefs.
American History - Civil War to Present
Economics:
TLW describe the trickle down theory, side supply theory, and the Keynesian theory of economics and how they relate to American history.
TLW explain how a depression starts and how it affects the economy and history of a nation.
Current Events:
TLW tie in the importance to current events to a country's region and how it could affect the United States.
History:
TLW describe the sequence of major events prior to World War I and post Civil War and their impact on the United States.
TLW explain the causes of World War I and how it would lead to World War II.
TLW describe the social and economic changes that occurred in the United States between the wars.
TLW describe the events leading up to World War II and how this war changed the world.
TLW identify what a Cold War is and its outcome.
TLW describe the economic and social changes in the United States during 1945-1960.
TLW explain the causes of the protest movements and the public and government reactions over the period 1960-1974 including the Civil Rights movement, Vietnam and Watergate.
TLW write on a topic chosen from the time period of Post Civil War to the present.
TLW explain the causes and effects of the growing economic crisis after 1974 both nationwide and worldwide, including economic interdependence and pressures.
TLW explain the change of attitudes during the 1980's and how this would affect the United States at home and abroad.
American Government and Economics
Government/Civics:
TLW distinguish between various kinds of governments, their history and how they compare to each other.
TLW demonstrate an understanding of the different types of powers that all governments have and how they are used.
TLW demonstrate an understanding of the Articles of Confederation through a comparison with the Constitution.
TLW identify the various parts of the Constitution.
TLW use the Constitution as a problem solving document by understanding the duties of each article and the various amendments that apply to their rights.
TLW explain the duties of the Legislative branch of the Constitution, how representatives and senators are chosen, their powers and how bills are passed.
TLW explain the duties of the Executive branch of the federal government, the president and his roles and the types of leadership.
TLW explain the duties of the Judicial branch of the federal government, the judicial structure and the importance of Supreme Court decisions.
TLW write a paper about the offices that they have visited on County Government day and explain the duties of each office.
TLW explain the voting process of the United States and importance of special interest groups and public opinion has on voting.
TLW explain the difference between civil law and criminal law and how they apply to the students.
Economics:
TLW discuss the differences between the various types of lending institutions and the demands that they place on the borrower.
TLW identify the different types of credit and installment plans and the demands that each places on the borrower.
TLW compare and contrast the differences between renting and buying and the responsibilities of each.
TLW prepare a budget and a safe debt limit project based on their current financial situation.
TLW discuss the role of the consumer in today's market-place and how shopping wisely can help.
TLW contrast the different types of cars for fuel efficiency, cost, insurance, and safety.
11th & 12th Grades
Sociology:
TLW develop the ability to look at the social world around them more objectively, instead of seeing it as they might want to see it or as others might want them to see it.
TLW be given an opportunity to think objectively about adolescence and adulthood so that they might make adolescence more meaningful and might plan more effectively for their future life experiences as adults.
TLW be instructed to the basic research methods that sociologists use in carrying out their research.
Psychology:
TLW be able to recognize similar patterns in their observations of everyday life so they will be more aware of the influences which are operating on them all the time.
TLW be able to better understand how and why we form impressions of other people's personalities.
TLW summarize the five major approaches to the study of behavior.
World Studies:
TLW describe how the economy has affect the history of various nations and their governments.
TLW explain how current events have certain impact on various parts of the world and only affect other parts of the world in a small way.
TLW describe the beginning of ancient societies that began in the Middle East and the rise of the Great Cultures in Rome and in Greece.
TLW explain the impact of Islam on the Middle East.
TLW describe the impact of the Renaissance on Europe.
TLW identify the political, social and economic causes for exploration and settlement of the Americas.
TLW explain how nationalism, absolutism and the Industrial Revolution would lead to various wars in Europe.
TLW explain the impact the two World Wars would have on Europe and Asia.
TLW describe the effect of the Cold War and the end of the Cold War would have on post World War II Europe.
TLW explain the history and impact of various forms of governments found in the world.
Social Problems:
TLW discuss social, political and economic conditions that produce and perpetuate racial and ethnic tensions ,poverty, crime and other social ills.
TLW discuss what causes social problems.
TLW explain what social problems exist in our community.
TLW compare social problems in our community with social problems for the nation as a whole.
TLW explain what social problems affect all nations.
Modern Problems:
TLW analyze important current event issues.
TLW discuss important facts about the present administration, Congress and the Supreme Court.
TLW summarize the federal budget process.
TLW answer key questions about domestic and foreign policy issues.
TLW debate the pros and cons of key policy questions.
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