Students study major events, places, and persons ordinary and extraordinary in history to gain an understanding of key ideas, concepts, and events of human experience Literature of and about a specific historical period should support student learning. Controversial issues are an essential component Lessons investigate major historical events in depth. In depth investigations are an integral part of history-social science. Primary source materials are used to support teaching and learning. A variety of instructional resource materials are available and utilized.
Lessons are history based and placed in a geographic setting.
Lessons provide students with ordinary and extraordinary male, female, and multiicultural perspectives. Various types of assessments are used to determine student progress and program effectiveness. Teachers use a variety of current teaching methods and instructional strategies. Lessons are integrated with other curriculum areas. History-Social Science curriculum provides an opportunity for students to be involved in school and community service.