A solid foundation in Social Studies is necessary for students to develop into responsible and productive members of our world community.

As a result of their education in the Amphitheater Social Studies Program, students will:

• Use critical thinking skills.
• Understand the rights and responsibilities of active citizens.
• Identify democratic values and principles embodied in the Constitution and fundamental charters of freedom.
• Use interpersonal skills such as cooperation, adaptability, and conflict resolution.
• Develop understanding of cultural diversity at the local, state, national, and global levels.
• Use available resources to research and process information in a changing world.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
• Recognize spatial, historical, political, social, and economic relationships.
• Connect the past with the present and future.
• Demonstrate the characteristics of life-long learners.