Social Studies in Wisconsin
The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people 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. (NCSS, 1993)
Wisconsin Social Studies
Social studies prepares our young people to be college, career, and community ready.
A balanced social studies program helps students make sense of the world through the study of the five content areas; make connections between major ideas and their own lives; and see themselves as members of a global community.
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