Students understand the nature of societies, and that societies are diverse and have changed over time. Students know that religious and philosophical ideas have been powerful forces throughout history. Students know the physical and human characteristics of places and can use this knowledge to define and study regions and their patterns of change. Students understand the interactions of human systems and physical processes. Students understand the impact of scarcity on their personal lives and on the households, businesses, governments, and societies in which they participate.
Students speak and listen for effective communication in a variety of contexts.