EXPECTATIONS OF
EXCELLENCE: CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
Developed by the NCSS National Task Force for Social Studies Standards
Bulletin No. 89, 178pp., 1994
The NCSS National Task Force for Social Studies Standards has produced a model based on
ten thematic strands for achieving excellence in social studies. In addition to defining
social studies and its critical mission, "to promote civic competence," this
document explains the purpose, organization, and utility of the standards and their
relationship to other standards in the field. It defines and presents each of the ten
thematic strands for three distinct levels: early grades, middle grades, and high school.
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NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CIVICS AND
GOVERNMENT
Developed by the Center for Civic Education, with support from the U.S.
Department of Education and the Pew Charitable Trusts.
169pp., 1995
This document includes content standards, summaries and rationale, and a statement of the
standard for each content area. The standards are organized around five major questions,
which help learners inquire into several important concepts related to civic life, the
American political system, constitutional democracy and the roles of the citizen.
Price: $12.00 (see order form for shipping cost)
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