1. (1) In general, a basic program in social studies shall:

   1. (a) meet the following conditions:

      1. (i) use strategies and methods that incorporate multiple perspectives as a basic component of social studies instruction;
      2. (ii) support the democratic process and teach the skills necessary to promote a learning environment to foster individual civic competence; and
      3. (iii) integrate knowledge, skills, beliefs, values, and attitudes within and across the four content areas listed in ARM 10.53.901 to promote active citizenship.

   2. (b) include the following practices:

      1. (i) incorporate inquiry skills and strategies using a variety of both primary and secondary resources;
      2. (ii) promote socialization and social criticism through civil discourse and critical thinking as a commitment to civic responsibility;
      3. (iii) analyze ethical dimensions and social policy implications of issues to provide an arena for reflective development of concern for individual needs and the common good;
      4. (iv) promote decision-making and critical thinking skills and civic responsibilities through active participation across the four content areas listed in ARM 10.53.901; and
      5. (v) nurture an understanding of the contemporary and historical traditions and values of American Indian cultures and other cultural groups of significance to Montana and to society.

Authorizing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-114, MCA

Implementing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA

History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89; AMD, 2001 MAR p. 953, Eff. 6/8/01; AMD, 2020 MAR p. 2142, Eff. 7/1/21.