Questions and Answers
What is the primary focus of social studies according to Frost and Rowland (1969)?
Study of human relationships, institutions, environment, and value systems
What is the ultimate goal of teaching social studies according to NCSS?
To achieve all of the above
What is the key characteristic of social studies as a subject?
Interdisciplinary and normative
What is the primary difference between social science and social studies?
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Why is it important to study social sciences?
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of social science?
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What is the main distinction between social science and social studies?
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What is the ultimate goal of social studies education?
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What is the relationship between social science and social studies?
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Why do we teach social sciences in school?
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Study Notes
Definition of Social Studies
- Social studies is the study of human relationships, including human to human, human to institutions, human to physical environment, and human to value systems.
- It equips the youth with tools necessary to solve personal and community-related problems.
National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) Definition
- NCSS defines social studies as an integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.
- It helps young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions as citizens of culturally diverse, democratic societies in an interdependent world.
Characteristics of Social Studies
- Social studies is interdisciplinary, concerned with skills development, and normative.
Social Science vs Social Studies
- Social science is the science of society, utilizing the gathering of data and analysis of data (applying scientific method).
- Social studies deals with the observation of society, combining social sciences and humanities.
Branches of Social Science
- Anthropology
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- History
- Geography
- Economics
Importance of Social Sciences
- To understand people and society
- To understand change and how society came to be
- To understand the importance of history in our own lives
Why Teach Social Sciences?
- To become responsible citizens
- To develop essential skills: critical thinking, questioning, making connections, adapting to new situations
- To succeed in the world of work
Generations
- The Lost Generation: 1890-1909 (115+ years old)
- The Greatest Generation: 1910-1924 (100-114 years old)
- The Silent Generation: 1925-1945 (79-99 years old)
- Baby Boomer: 1946-1964 (60-78 years old)
- Generation X: 1965-1980 (44-59 years old)
- Millennials/ Generation Y: 1981-1996 (28-43 years old)
- Gen Z: 1997-2012 (12-27 years old)
- Gen Alpha: 2013-Present (0-11 years old)
Additional Notes
- In 1960, society was patriarchal.
- Majority is not always right, which is why democracy is important.
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This quiz covers the foundation and definition of Social Studies, including its significance in understanding human relationships and solving personal and community problems.
