THE ROLE OF SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULA IN BUILDING THE CAPACITIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE SKILLS OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

The research aims to identify a set of basic skills and knowledge that young people need to actively participate in the Industrial Revolution, such as: critical thinking skills, creativity, cooperation and understanding of modern technology.The exploratory method was used.the study sample consisted of the social studies curricula for the first and second semesters.the second sample consisted of social studies teachers in the Sultanate of Oman. the content analysis card was the study tool for the first study sample.the social studies curricula while the interview was the study tool for the teacher's sample.The study recommended the need to design content that includes thinking skills in the curriculum.