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What does social studies encompass?
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?
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?
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?
What does social studies aim to train students for?
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What is a related term to humanities, arts, and social sciences?
What is a related term to humanities, arts, and social sciences?
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