Chapter 2

Question 1

What is the big idea of chapter 2?

Answer 1

social studies is an important part of every child’s education

Question 2

What makes social studies important?

Answer 2

no history =no wisdom
no economics = no reasonable decision making
no citizenship = no government
no geography = no social intelligence
no social studies = little use for literacy

Question 3

How can we give our students Balance?

Answer 3

curriculum that includes the four main subjects as well as art, music, dance, physical education, health, and technology

Question 4

How can we give our students Knowledge?

Answer 4

useful for our students to make informed decisions for the public good

Question 5

How can we give our students Useful Skills?

Answer 5

(ss) helps students learn how to effectively read maps, charts and graphs for information and encourages them to makes decisions, choose carefully, and take action

Question 6

How can we give our students Citizenship?

Answer 6

teaching them to maintain many rights and responsibilities in American society

Question 7

What is social studies?

Answer 7

interweaving of the things that makes us human and social values we hold and understand standards and traditions to make us better citizens