Social Science Department
January 22, 2010
Seneca Township High School
Social Science Mission Statement
The Social Science department seeks to encourage informed democratic citizenship through the study of United States and world history, the study of American Government, and the social sciences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. Our mission is to:
•Appreciate the historical and cultural influences that shape student’s individual identities, our national identity, and the cultures and countries that shape our planet.
•Understand and reason about successes, failures, triumphs and tragedies in human history, particularly as they are reflected in the ideas and actions of the people today.
•Prepare for adult lives of informed and active citizenship and civic engagement.
•Learn to assess and interpret evidence, to understand change over time, to think logically and to communicate effectively, through written and spoken discourse.
Social Science Curriculum
| Course | # of semesters | Credit |
| World Geography | 2 | 1 |
| World History | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. History | 2 | 1 |
| American Government | 1 | .5 |
| Current Issues | 2 | 1 |
| Economics | 1 | .5 |
Social Science Instructors
Mr. Don Brown Mr. Kelsey Adams Mr. Dan Stecken
