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Curriculum - History and Social Sciences
The study of history and social science serves to prepare students to be thoughtful, active participants in our democracy. The curriculum provides a framework for students' understanding of present-day cultural, economic, political and social conditions, through teaching them the essential interrelatedness of the individual to society, of our country to other nations and cultures, and of the past to the present. Throughout the curriculum, studying complex historical and social issues helps students to re.ne their knowledge of human nature; studying the past and present also helps them to become informed citizens of the future, in an increasingly global society. Through exploration of the United States and its diverse heritage, students develop an understanding of themselves as members of American society. Through exploration of world cultures, students learn the value of cross-cultural inquiry both as an end in itself and as a means of gaining a deeper perspective on their own society.
Students at all levels are encouraged to develop and sharpen their powers of reasoning. They are asked to examine both primary and secondary source materials and to analyze and interpret historical situations. They become skilled in weighing arguments from every segment of the community, examining opinions, evaluating options and judging outcomes. They gain a fundamental knowledge of geography and a vital understanding of economic systems. Literature, music and art are often integral to their cultural investigations.
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