Social Studies Foundation
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What is the primary focus of social studies according to Frost and Rowland (1969)?

  • Study of human relationships with institutions
  • Understanding of value systems
  • Study of human relationships, institutions, environment, and value systems (correct)
  • Human relationship with physical environment
  • What is the ultimate goal of teaching social studies according to NCSS?

  • To develop civic competence
  • To help young people make informed decisions
  • To promote cultural diversity
  • To achieve all of the above (correct)
  • What is the key characteristic of social studies as a subject?

  • Neither interdisciplinary nor normative
  • Not interdisciplinary but normative
  • Interdisciplinary but not normative
  • Interdisciplinary and normative (correct)
  • What is the primary difference between social science and social studies?

    <p>Social science focuses on data analysis, while social studies focuses on information gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to study social sciences?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a branch of social science?

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

    What is the main distinction between social science and social studies?

    <p>Social science employs scientific methods, while social studies does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of social studies education?

    <p>To equip youth with problem-solving tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social science and social studies?

    <p>Social studies is the application of social science knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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