All students demonstrate understanding of themes and patterns of geography, know the location of major bodies of water, land masses and nations, and describe the relationships between geography and historical, economic and cultural development. All students describe the development and operations of economic, political, legal and governmental systems in the United States, assess their own relationships to those systems and compare them to those in other nations. All students examine and evaluate problems facing citizens in their communities, state, nation and world by incorporating concepts and methods of inquiry of the various social sciences. All students develop and defend a position on current issues confronting the United States and other nations, conducting research, analyzing alternatives, organizing evidence and arguments, and making oral presentations. All students explain basic economic concepts and the development and operation of economic systems in the United States and other nations, and make informed decisions about economic issues.
All students demonstrate their skills of communicating, negotiating and cooperating with others.
All students demonstrate that they can work effectively with others. All students demonstrate an understanding of the history and nature of prejudice and relate their knowledge to current issues facing communities, the United States and other nations. All students develop knowledge of injury prevention and treatment and the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations. All students recognize and demonstrate the ability to apply dietary guidelines to meet nutritional needs at various stages of life. All students demonstrate their knowledge of the benefits associated with physical fitness and good personal health habits, including health promotion and disease prevention.