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What does social studies encompass?

  • Engineering and technology
  • Humanities, arts, and social sciences (correct)
  • Natural sciences and mathematics
  • Physical education and music

What was the term 'social studies' first coined for?

  • To promote physical education in schools
  • To serve as a catch-all for various subjects including history, economics, and political science (correct)
  • To emphasize the importance of natural sciences in education
  • To advocate for the study of philosophy and psychology

What is one of the purposes of social studies at the higher education level?

  • To integrate several disciplines into a coherent field of subject areas (correct)
  • To focus solely on one discipline for in-depth analysis
  • To discourage interdisciplinary communication
  • To prioritize theoretical knowledge over practical application

What does social studies aim to train students for?

<p>Informed, responsible participation in a diverse democratic society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a related term to humanities, arts, and social sciences?

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

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