Global Education Guide
Taken from the Global Competence Matrix: Investigate the World, Recognize Perspectives, Communicate Ideas, and Take Action
C3 Geography standards
C3 Economics standards
C3 History standards
THMS Social Studies standards 2016/17 (revised 11/2/2016)
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S1. Develop questions, plan inquiries, and conduct research about various topics.
S2. Evaluate sources and use evidence to demonstrate an appreciation of perspectives across diverse populations.
S3. Communicate research findings through the use of technology.
S4. Take action beyond the classroom with their learning (school, community, national, global.)
G1. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures.
G2. Analyze how relationships between humans and environments affect settlement, movement, conflict, and cooperation.
E1. Explain how economic decisions affect the well-being of individuals, businesses, and society.
E2. Explain trade policies and trade barriers and how they influence trade among nations.
H1. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
H2. Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed over time.
H3. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past.
C1. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives in the past and today.
C2. Assess specific rules and laws (both actual and proposed) as means of addressing public problems and promoting the
common good.
In 2016, we completed a major overhaul of our social studies standards at my school. The hybrid below was created by our team of SS teachers (3 of us) by combining elements from both the Asia Society Global Competence Matrix and the C3 Framework.
The resulting document allows for students to practice and be measured on important skills and content.
C3 Geography standards
C3 Civics standards
