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Apply key historical skills, including chronological reasoning, cause and effect analysis, and primary and secondary sources, to the study of history. (CCC 2,5; PGC 3,5)
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Compare the characteristics and contributions of various world civilizations, including classical China, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the indigenous people of North America. (CCC 1,5; PGC 3,4)
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Summarize the key developments and changes in the United States from European exploration through the 21st century. (CCC 5; PGC 3)
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Evaluate the purposes and functions of various levels and forms of government and how they relate to the concepts of family, community, and responsible citizenship. (CCC 1,2,3; PGC 1,2,3,4)
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Examine the development of the United States government, including key ideas in the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. (CCC 5; PGC 3)
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Describe key geographical concepts, including location, distance, direction, regions, and geographic features. (CCC 2,6; PGC 3,5)
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Assess the impact of humans on the environment and the environment on humans. (CCC 1,2; PGC 3,5)
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Summarize the concept of culture and how it affects human interactions. (CCC 5; PGC 3,4)
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Describe the roles goods, services, producers, and consumers play in meeting human needs and how individuals and businesses make economic decisions. (CCC 2,6; PGC 1,2,3)
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Evaluate the role the United States government plays in the economy. (CCC 2,5; PGC 3)
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Apply social studies concepts and skills in instruction in the K-6 classroom. (CCC 2,5; PGC 3, 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.