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Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies Department Mission Statement

Social Studies promotes the pursuit of truth regarding human nature and behavior while developing responsible, well-informed independent decision-makers capable of perpetuating, and participating in a democratic society.

Learning Expectations

Social Studies students are expected to be:

Effective communicators who:

  • Write with clarity and purpose
  • Express well-informed opinions
  • Actively participate in group discussion and debate
  • Practice deliberate introspection and reflection
  • Determine the reliability of historical sources
  • Identify viewpoint and bias

Creative problem solvers who:

  • Work cooperatively with others
  • Draw inferential meaning from historic events and data
  • Develop individual group hypotheses and conjecture
  • Identify causal relationships

Responsible citizens who:

  • Are aware of and understand the dynamics of current events and issues
  • Are aware of and understand the complexity of democratic decision-making
  • Engage in community activity and service
  • Demonstrate objectivity and awareness of viewpoint
  • Participate in cooperative decision-making
  • Exhibit pride and effort in their work

Proficient users of technology who:

  • Determine the validity and value of informational sources
  • Practice effective research technique

WHS Social Studies Curriculum Documents

Nancy Power

Nancy Power

Social Studies Teacher, Department Head