Justify the inclusion of Heritage of Heritage Social Studies in the school curriculum

Social studies as defined by the American National Council for social studies (1992) is "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence". Civic competence refers to the knowledge of rights and duties of citizens. According to Social Studies in Washington state "social studies comprises the study of relationships among people, and between people and the environment, it recognises Young people who are knowledgeable, skilful and committed to democracy are necessary to sustaining and improving our democratic way of life, and participating as members of a global community.