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The National Council for the Social Studies defines social studies as "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence." Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences. In essence, social studies promotes knowledge of, and involvement in, civic affairs. And because civic issues--such as health care, crime, and foreign policy--are multidisciplinary in nature, understanding these issues and developing resolutions to them require multidisciplinary education. These characteristics are the key defining aspects of social studies.

Social Studies Courses: World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Economics, MT Native American Studies, MT/Western Studies, Psychology, World Cultures, World Today, History of the World, History of the U.S., American Government, AP European History
'A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.'