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Social Studies is an academic discipline in which the demands of
contemporary life and problems which students will experience in
later life are studied. Implicit
in the definition of social studies is the conception of citizenship.
In this rapidly changing world, a proper balance must be achieved
between social stability and social change. If students are to transmit
our democratic cultural heritage, they must be prepared to act as
adults with initiative, independence and with a willingness to accept
responsibilities. They must understand political processes, individuals’
relationships with government and relationships between individuals
and groups in a democratic society. They must understand the unique
ways in which American government has evolved and the ways in which
it works and can be made to work. Through inquiry, students identify
problems, such as humans’ relationship with the environment,
which are of considerable concern to them and society. Today there
is growing emphasis on ecology and a more geographical approach
to social studies than there was in the past. While the acquisition
of knowledge is important in the social studies curriculum, the
use of knowledge and how to apply it to new situations and problems
is a critical goal for students in these courses.
In July, 2005, the NH legislature passed a bill changing the minimum
social studies requirements for graduation effective with the class
of 2009.
The graduation requirements ( in Social Studies) for the classes
of 2007 and 2008:
- 2 credits of U.S. History
- 1/2 credit Economics (or Marketing CP)
The graduation requirements ( in Social Studies) for the classes
of 2009 and beyond:
- 1 credit in US History
- 1/2 credit in economics
- 1/2 credit in global studies
- 1/2 credit civics
Students in the classes of 2009 and beyond will satisfy the global
studies requirement by passing
- Global Studies
- Current Issues
- World Geography (offered 2005-06 only)
- Modern World History
- or Honors Contemporary Problems.
Students in the classes of 2009 and beyond will satisfy the civics
requirement by passing;
- Civics or the American Government/Practical Law course.
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