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Mission Statement |
The mission of social studies is to help students develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
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What is Social Studies? |
The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) defines social studies as "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence." Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences. In essence, social studies promotes knowledge of and involvement in civic affairs. And because civic issues--such as health care, crime, and foreign policy--are multidisciplinary in nature, understanding these issues and developing resolutions to them require multidisciplinary education. These characteristics are the key defining aspects of social studies.
The NCSS framework consists of ten themes incorporating fields of study that correspond with one or more relevant disciplines. The organization believes that effective social studies programs include experiences that provide for the study of:
Culture
Time, Continuity, and Change
People, Places, and Environment
Individual Development and Identity
Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
Power, Authority, and Governance
Production, Distribution, and Consumption
Science, Technology, and Society
Global Connections
Civic Ideals and Practices
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Contact Us |
Contact us at the social studies office either by phone or email. Our fax number is 727-588-6104
Linda Whitley, Supervisor K-12 Social Studies
727-588-6342
mailto:whitleyl@pcsb.org
Celette Williams, Department Administrative Assistant,
727-588-6102
mailto:williamsce@pcsb.org,
Jessica Kreger, Teaching American History Grant Coordinator,
727-588-6105
mailto:kregerj@pcsb.org,
Cindy Flora, Coordinator PMAC program
mailto:florac@pcsb.org
Gerri Gundle-Bradley, Teacher on Special Assignment,
mailto:gundle-bradleyg@pcsb.org |
