This syllabus is a statement of the goals and objectives of the New York State grade 12 social studies program for the study of the U.S. government. The first section of the syllabus lists goals for elementary, secondary, and continuing education and the overall goals of the grades 7-12 social studies program, while the second section outlines the…

Discusses objectives of "Canada in a North American Perspective," a controversial postsecondary course taught as an Ontario Academic Credit course. Argues examination of Canada's perspective and history as a North American nation can benefit from comparison to the United States. Suggests this continentalist approach need not diminish…

The purpose of these learner outcomes is to clarify educational goals for grades 9 through 12 students in Oklahoma. This state curriculum guide defines the student learning objectives for 10 high school courses that include: Oklahoma History, United States History, World History, American Government, Problems of Democracy, Economics, Psychology,…

This guide was developed around subject matter objectives designed to implement the program goals of: (1) acquiring knowledge and understanding based on concepts, generalizations, facts, and vocabulary derived from the social sciences; (2) acquiring intellectual skills and abilities; (3) clarifying values and beliefs; and (4) participating in…