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Descriptions of the Social Studies skills and practices which provide a sense of what students are doing as they develop into social studies literate citizens.
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This year-long and/or course progression provides a sample vision for the learning experience that engages in meaningful, connected social studies. Unit samples offer examples of collaborative and inquiry-based lesson ideas, as well as classroom-ready formative assessments.
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Analysis for each grade-level content standard and learning objective is provided in a manner to support deep understanding of goals and expectations for the teacher and student.
Following each Objective Analysis are links to Instructional Resources providing recommendations for lesson ideas, student-centered tasks, primary and secondary resources. Recommendations are not intended to be an exhaustive listing of instructional possibilities.
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Suggested instructional strategies to support the Social Studies Practices, develop critical thinking, and engage students in collaborative inquiry.
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Students of American government will examine the philosophical foundations of the American republican system, the formation of governmental institutions and practices, and their transformations since the founding era as a basis of preparing students to become informed, responsible, engaged, and literate citizens who are committed to the ideas and values of democracy and use them in their daily lives, as well as make informed decisions about how their government should protect individual liberties and address the common good.
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