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Social Sciences

Overview

The High School social studies program at KKFS provides a deeper and more rigorous exploration of global history, U.S. history, government, economics, and contemporary world issues, with opportunities for AP-level courses. Aligned with the AERO standards, students practice advanced research, analysis, and communication skills, learning to construct arguments, evaluate evidence, and consider multiple perspectives. By connecting the past to present-day challenges, students are empowered to engage as responsible global citizens, applying their knowledge and values to make a meaningful impact in the world. By the end of High School, students should be able to demonstrate mastery of the school’s SLOs in Social Science:

Creativity

  • Developing innovative solutions to historical and contemporary issues
  • Creating projects, presentations, or simulations that express new perspectives
  • Designing research questions and investigations into social, political, and economic systems
  • Exploring multiple viewpoints to build nuanced interpretations of events

Communication

  • Expressing ideas clearly through essays, debates, and presentations
  • Using evidence to support arguments in written, oral, and visual formats
  • Collaborating on group projects to analyze social or cultural topics
  • Interpreting and explaining maps, charts, and primary sources effectively

Critical Thinking

  • Evaluating causes and effects of historical and current events
  • Analyzing bias and perspective in primary and secondary sources
  • Synthesizing information from diverse sources to form reasoned conclusions
  • Applying problem-solving to civic and global issues

Technology

  • Using digital research tools to gather and evaluate information
  • Creating multimedia presentations, digital timelines, or interactive maps
  • Accessing and analyzing real-time data on global issues
  • Using online platforms to collaborate and share findings

Culturally empathetic and mindful

  • Understanding how cultural, political, and economic systems shape societies
  • Appreciating diversity and the perspectives of people from different backgrounds
  • Recognizing human rights issues and ethical implications of decisions
  • Reflecting on personal and societal responsibilities in a global context
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