NCSS 10 Themes

1. Culture: Traditions, beliefs, and values of their own groups and society, as well as those of others
   
   
2. Time, Continuity, and Change: The past, as well as stability and change over time
   
   
3. People, Places, and Environments: Spatial concepts and relationships
   
   
4. Individual Development and Identity: Personal identity and cultural contexts
   
   
5. Individuals, Groups, and Institutions: Types of groups and institutions and their relationships to individuals
   
   
6. Power, Authority, and Governance: Structure of specific governments and various types of government across time and cultures
   
   
7. Production, Distribution, and Consumption: Decisions that peoples and governments make when limited resources exceed wants
   
   
8. Science, Technology, and Society: Influence of science and technology over time on the lives of individuals and societies
   
   
9. Global Connections: The increasing links of peoples and societies across the world in terms of economy, communication, technology, and other factors
   
   
10. Civic Ideals and Practices: Ideals, beliefs, values, and practices associated with informed citizenship