GOALS:
Standard Number: 1.0 Culture 
Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people, 
including their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and tradition. 
Students will explore these elements of society to develop an 
appreciation of and respect for the variety of human cultures.
                                                                     
                                    
Standard Number: 2.0 Economics 
 Globalization of the economy, the explosion of population growth, 
technological changes and international competition compel students 
to understand, both personally and globally, production, 
distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Students will 
examine and analyze economic concepts such as basic needs versus 
wants, using versus saving money, and policy-making versus decision-
making.
  
Standard Number: 3.0 Geography 
Geography enables the students to see, understand and appreciate the 
web of relationships between people, places, and environments. 
Students will use the knowledge, skills, and understanding of 
concepts within the six essential elements of geography: world in 
spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, 
environment and society, and the use of geography.
Standard Number: 4.0 Governance and Civics
Governance establishes structures of power and authority in order to 
provide order and stability. Civic efficacy requires understanding 
rights and responsibilities, ethical behavior, and the role of 
citizens within their community, nation, and world.
Standard Number: 5.0 History
History involves people, events, and issues. Students will evaluate 
evidence to develop comparative and causal analyses and to interpret 
primary sources. They will construct sound historical arguments and 
perspectives on which informed decisions in contemporary life can be 
based.
Standard Number: 6.0 Individuals, Groups, and Interactions
Personal development and identity are shaped by factors including 
culture, groups, and institutions. Central to this development are 
exploration, identification, and analysis of how individuals, and 
groups work independently and cooperatively.