Social Studies Curriculum

U.S. Government and ESL U.S. Government Framework

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Adopted April 21, 1997

Mission Statement

This course will promote an active citizenry with a working knowledge of the structure and function of the government of the United States.

Statements of Agreement

We believe that an empowered citizenry requires that:

1. Students should know the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States.
2. A major goal of the United States government curriculum is to inspire active citizenship.
3. Understanding of United States government and the Constitution is necessary to the perpetuation of our democratic republic.
4. We live in a pluralistic society and students should explore a variety of viewpoints throughout the political spectrum.
5. Because of the relative isolation of Alaska, students need access to current information through the use of a variety of media technologies. 
6. The examination of  primary sources is essential to the study of United States government.
7. Every student should know the importance of government in their lives and their responsibilities as active participant in their government.
8. Students should recognize the uniqueness of U. S. government as it compares to other governmental systems.
9. Students should understand the political philosophies, belief systems, and political processes that led to the development and ongoing evolution of the United States government.
10. Some form of active citizen participation for students should be incorporated in government class.

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