Chapter 1 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the big idea of chapter 1?
A
social studies helps us understand the world in which they live by organizing information into concepts that are integrated into a larger story about life
2
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What defines social studies?
A
the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence that provides a coordinated, systematic study that draws from anthropology, archaeology, economy, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology.
3
Q
What is the purpose of social studies?
A
help develop ability to make informed decisions for the public good
4
Q
What is history?
A
thinking chronologically to comprehend a variety of historical sources and engage in historical analysis.
5
Q
What is geography?
A
- location (exact/interactions among places)
- place (described by physical/human characteristics
- movement (goods, ideas, people; how&why)
- region (physical/human-similar crops)
- human (environment interaction
