What is Social Science Intro Lessson 1.pptx

What is SOCIAL SCIENCE? HSB4U Introduction to the Social Sciences  SCIENCE VS. SOCIAL Social science SCIENCE studies human behaviour. It relies on research and analysis, and is observable and measurable The Social Sciences include... Economics Political Science Gender...

What is SOCIAL SCIENCE? HSB4U Introduction to the Social Sciences  SCIENCE VS. SOCIAL Social science SCIENCE studies human behaviour. It relies on research and analysis, and is observable and measurable The Social Sciences include... Economics Political Science Gender Studies Women’s Studies History Religion You can do entire 2,3, or Human 4-year programs in these disciplines at Geography many Ontario colleges Family Studies *that’s us! and universities Anthropology* Psychology* MINDS ON Class What motivates behaviour? Discussio Why do people act the way they do? How do interactions influence our identity? n We will be studying… Anthropology Psychology Sociology Let’s define these together…  Which area of study are you most familiar? Anthropolo Sociology Psychology gy We will be studying… Anthropology Psychology Sociology Anthropology is the Psychology is the Sociology is the study of people and study of behaviour study of society, their culture. and mental patterns of social processes. interactions and culture of everyday life. Compare with Definitions found in the HUB How are How are your your definitions definitions similar? different? Why study social To learn science? about human behaviour! What is Social Science? Reading 10 Reasons why you Located in need social the HUB science Today’s Task HOW does society IMPROVE by learning about HUMAN BEHAVIOUR? Take into consideration: health care, medicine, education, economy, families, Tip: You will have to do some Relationships researching (why study Social Science, then use your own brain to draw a conclusion Please submit your response in the HUB about how it benefits society.)