5 Questions
When were the national curriculum standards for social studies first published?
1994
What is the main aim of the revision of the social studies standards?
To provide a sharper articulation of curriculum objectives
What is a key feature of the revised standards?
Incorporation of current research and suggestions for improvement from experienced practitioners
How have the revised standards been received in the United States and internationally?
Well received
What does the revision aim to continue and build upon?
Expectations established in the original standards for effective social studies
Test your knowledge of the introduction to the national curriculum standards for social studies set by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). Explore the executive summary, preface, and thematic strands outlined in the standards.
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