Social Studies Challenge
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What does social studies aim to train students for?

  • Advancing in the field of humanities and arts
  • Becoming experts in history, economics, and political science
  • Informed, responsible participation in a diverse democratic society (correct)
  • Developing expertise in philosophy and psychology
  • What does HASS stand for?

  • Humanitarian Aid and Social Support
  • History, Anthropology, and Sociology Studies
  • Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (correct)
  • Health, Arts, and Social Services
  • What is the purpose of social studies at the level of higher education?

  • To integrate several disciplines into a coherent field of subject areas (correct)
  • To train students for careers in the humanities
  • To promote individual academic specialization
  • To focus solely on history and political science
  • What is the abbreviation used in the education system of the Australian state of New South Wales for a similar term to social studies?

    <p>HSIE (Human Society and Its Environment)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the original onset of the social studies field emerge?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a terrestrial globe?

    <p>A model globe of Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oldest surviving celestial globe?

    <p>The Farnese Atlas carved in the 2nd century Roman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'globe' come from?

    <p>Latin word globus, meaning 'sphere'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do globes and maps have in common?

    <p>Both portray the surface of the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a celestial globe typically divide the celestial sphere into?

    <p>Constellations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Studies

    • Social studies aims to train students to be informed, active, and responsible citizens who can think critically and solve problems.

    HASS

    • HASS stands for Humanities and Social Sciences.

    Purpose of Social Studies in Higher Education

    • At the level of higher education, the purpose of social studies is to help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

    Similar Term in New South Wales

    • The abbreviation HSIE is used in the education system of New South Wales for a similar term to social studies.

    Origin of Social Studies

    • The original onset of the social studies field emerged in the late 19th century.

    Terrestrial Globe

    • A terrestrial globe is a spherical model of the Earth, typically mounted on an axle, used for educational and illustrative purposes.

    Oldest Surviving Celestial Globe

    • The oldest surviving celestial globe is the Erdapfel globe, created in 1492 by Martin Behaim.

    Origin of the Word 'Globe'

    • The word 'globe' comes from the Latin word 'globus,' meaning 'ball' or 'sphere.'

    Commonality between Globes and Maps

    • Both globes and maps are used to represent the Earth's surface, but globes are three-dimensional models, while maps are two-dimensional representations.

    Celestial Globe

    • A celestial globe typically divides the celestial sphere into 48 recognized constellations, helping to identify and locate celestial objects in the night sky.

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    Test your knowledge of social studies with this engaging quiz! Explore topics such as history, economics, geography, and political science while answering thought-provoking questions. Challenge yourself and discover how much you know about these interconnected fields of study.

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