School work is designed to help kids to achieve, to excel, and to prepare for adult life. In Social Studies, children read, discuss concepts, and do independent projects. These are infrequently artistic or creative. Rather the study of ancient societies is an opportunity to analyze. Kids are asked to makeup their own high order questions.
Teachers initiate discussions of current social issues and problems.
Children's opinions are considered important and are willingly offered. Answers are expected to be logical and children are expected to be conceptually and informationally informed.