A group of interested historians recently met at the invite of Don Gifford, our esteemed colleague, who is leading the ship of social studies for the state of Kansas. Don has chosen a group of 30 applicants from a long list of interested educators to help rewrite or revise the state social studies standards for history, civics and government, geography and economics. Don feels that it is important that we keep the people of Kansas informed about what sort of decisions are being made by the committee. After all, we represent all of you. Our first order of business was to decide on what ‘Big Ideas’ would adequately represent all social studies disciplines within the state of Kansas. Comments on the Big Ideas are welcome on this web page and on our facebook page.
Big Ideas: (In no particular order)
Choices have Consequences
Individuals Have Rights and Responsibilities
Society is Shaped by Beliefs, Ideas and Diversity
Soceity has Experienced Change and Continuity over Time
Relationships Among People, Places and Environments
We are currently having an online conversation about a possible mission statement. Watch this space for new ideas and actions.
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