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SOCIAL STUDIES PHILOSOPHY
The social sciences include the study of historical events, government functions, geographical concepts, natural resources, business cycles, group behavior, and
the individual to better understand the past, present, and the future of society.
There are many reasons for studying social sciences in the schools. It helps us to relate our present societal conditions to definite events in the past. It gives us
an understanding of the human conditions and how we develop. By studying the social sciences, we can develop the process of critical thinking. Another
significant goal of the social sciences is to teach the function of our government and the individual’s relationships and responsibilities to that government. In
order to have an effective, well running democracy, individual citizens must be aware of their rights and responsibilities.
We are committed to social science courses that deal with these issues. These inquiries must involve such fundamental questions as: Who makes decisions
about whom and what? How are decisions made? How are goods and services distributed? By whom? Toward what end? What do we believe about the life
of the community and justice? These are questions to which we direct our study of the social sciences.
SOCIAL STUDIES
World History
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Demonstrate a knowledge of the origins and development of various political and economic structures as reflected in civilizations of the past in comparison to those of the
present
Demonstrate an awareness of the settling of the Americas and the origin of multiculturalism
Show recognition of early civilizations with regard to their involvement with trade and in the process, cultural diffusion
Understand the influence of technological advances on modern societies
Recognize the relationships formed among nations in an expanding global economy
Analyze similarities and differences among various forms of governments and economies
Recognize those individuals who have had a major impact on the formation of today’s world
Analyze the relationship that exists between developed and developing nations
World Geography
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Understand the five themes of geography and how they relate to countries around the world.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the United States as well as various other countries in the world
Understand a different country’s political and economic systems as it relates to the United States
Demonstrate an awareness of major historical events in the world and how these events have affected different countries and their people
Demonstrate knowledge of countries’ borders before and after World War II
Demonstrate an awareness of the cultures and habitats of different groups of people in different regions
Compare and contrast two different cultures and their interaction with others
United States History Honors
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Perform debates and written opinion papers that demonstrate an understanding of various historical interpretations of specific events and/or historical concepts.
Identify the differences and similarities between countries’ governmental and economic systems and compare and contrast these similarities to the systems in the United States
Understand how economics and politics are closely tied in the United States
Understand major historical events in the world and how these events have affected different countries and their people
Demonstrate a basic retention of historical information that specifically covers events related to Illinois, the U.S. and the world
Demonstrate a general knowledge of history and apply that knowledge to a specific event that somehow has significance to Illinois
Recognize the important implications of cultural exchange and how other cultures have influenced the peoples and institutions of the United States
Demonstrate both skill and knowledge by determining cause as it relates to effects of major historical events and the cultural exchanges that take place as a result of these events
Demonstrate a general knowledge of history and apply that knowledge to a specific event that somehow has significance to Illinois
Recognize major world events that have been studied throughout the year and correctly identify their geographic locations on a map
Describe the interactions of different groups of people with each other and with their environment during a period of Westward expansion
Recognize how the law of supply and demand effects the consumer and the producer
Recognize the role of trade in the development of economies
Understand how events of the past relate to current events
Determine how historical information helps shape decision-making today or historically
Psychology
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Understand psychology as a science, how biology influences psychology, and how to use research methods and critical thinking skills in determining this
Understand the scope of consciousness and explain how psychologists have influenced this area of psychology
Understand the different styles of learning including operant conditioning and classical conditioning, concentrating on how consequences affect behavior
Analyze how behavior is shaped over time and determine whether it is biological or environmental
Explain the processes and stages of memory
Understand psychological disorders and treatments
U.S. Government
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Understand and explain basic principles of the United States and Illinois governments
Understand the structures and functions of the political systems of Illinois, the United States, and be able to identify other major world political systems
Understand the election processes and responsibilities of citizens
Understand the importance of leadership skills in a representative democracy
Understand the development of democracy in United States history
Economics
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Identify and define key economic terms
Understand the operations of the American market economy
Compare and contrast various types of economies
Use basic economic formulas to observe trends in the economic world
Understand the laws of economics – i.e. Supply and Demand
Understand the dependency of nations upon each others in the economic market
Sociology
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Describe the components of social structure; the structure of groups, societies, and formal organizations; and the nature of social interaction.
Identify the factors that affect personality development and the emergence of the self, including the roles played by various agents of socialization.
Understand the nature of prejudice and discrimination
Understand the major social institutions: family, economy, politics, education, religion, science, and sport
Identify changes in the social world, including social movements, urbanization, and modernization
Understand how the environment affects the daily life of peoples in different regions
Understand the environmental problems and what is currently being done to solve the problems
Recognize certain landforms, bodies of water, and countries for each region studied
Understand how their role as a student, athlete, employee, etc., can affect everyone who knows them as well as others in society
United States History
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Understand and explain the basic principles of the United States and Illinois government
Understand the structures and functions of the political systems of Illinois, the United States and be able to identify the other major world political systems
Understand election processes and responsibilities of citizens
Understand the development of democracy in United States history
Recognize that individuals effect history
Explain the chronology and significance of social, economic, and political events throughout history
Analyze similarities and differences among people and societies throughout the world
Understand that society changes over time as a result of the influence of technology
Locate, describe and explain places regions and features on the earth using geographic terms
Explain the historical significance of geography
Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions and institutions
Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society and how social systems form
VISION STATEMENT
LISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
DISTRICT # 202
believes that we must provide an educational environment which grants each student access to the highest quality and richest variety of integrated
educational experiences, within our means. This environment will be created with the assistance of student’s family, local businesses, educational
agencies, and community and support groups. Our goal is continuous, measurable improvement, and excellence in the education of our students.
The Mission of
School District 202
The Mission of School District 202 is to promote excellence in the Lisle Community Unit School District #202 Schools by providing a challenging, comprehensive, and viable
educational program for all students, that will lead to the attainment of knowledge, competencies and skills, which, upon completion, will enable our students to be successful lifelong learners, and productive members of society.
Board of Education
Pam Ahlmann, President
Janna Sampson, Vice President
Kari Altpeter, Secretary
Amy Narot
Robert Tarasewicz
Pat Sarb
Joan Costin
Administration
Dr. Patricia Wernet, Superintendent
Keith Filipiak, Assistant Supt. For Business Affairs
Dr. Christine A. Messina, Director of Curriculum
Karen Gordon, Director of PPS
Pete Sullivan, Principal
Mark Cunningham, Assistant Principal
Dan Dillard, Associate Principal
Department Head – Grade 6 –12 – Bruce Howell