The subject areas offer students
the opportunity to learn about the world and their place in it,
think critically, read, write, and communicate clearly. History,
civics and government, geography, and economics are integral
to the mission of preparing children for college,
careers, and civic life. These disciplines develop students’
understanding of the physical world, encouraging their participation
in a democratic system of government, teach them
about our past, inform their financial choices, and improve
their ability to make reasoned decisions based on evidence.
Moreover, these disciplines play a vital role in the development
of student literacy because of a shared emphasis on text, argumentation,
and use of evidence.