Essential performance objectives for social studies
Contributors: Michigan. State Board of Education.
Series: Kraus curriculum development library -- SOC K-066.
Publisher: Michigan State Board of Education
Published: 1982
Place of publication: Lansing, MI
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 62
Subjects: Social sciences -- Study and teaching
Description: The social studies objectives presented here are intended to serve as a guide for local Michigan school districts as they review and revise their individual social studies programs. Materials are divided into four sections: (1) Common goals of Michigan education are presented, emphasizing the need for citizenship education in the general curriculum. (2) The rationale underlying the stated objectives is explained. (3) The objectives, which are listed under the grade level headings k-3, 4-6, and 7-9, and subdivided according to attitude, knowledge, or skill reference. (4) An outline of Michigan social studies scope and sequence for grades k-12 is followed by a more detailed description of the course offering at each grade level. Appendices contain the state education code, board of education recommendations, selected references, a model social studies program, and acknowledgements. (Lp).
Notes: Microfiche. White Plains, N.Y. : Kraus International Publications, 1984. 1 microfiche. (Kraus curriculum development library ; SOC K-066).