What is Social Studies?
the study of the past is
History
which theme answers the question Where is it?
Location
What tools do we use to find location?
maps, globes, GPS
I live in the continent of__________.
world
A globe is a model of
the Earth
the way money, goods and services are made and used
Economics
Which theme answers the question What it is like?
Place
what are some examples of goods?
clothes, shoes, school supplies, books, food
I live in the country of ____________.
United States
Maps are flat but globes are __________.
round
The study of oceans, mountains, countries, weather is
Geography
Which theme explains how people and goods move from one place to another?
Movement
what are some examples of services?
teachers, doctors, hair stylist, bank teller, waitress
I live in the state of ______________.
Globes and maps show __________ and __________.
land and water
The people who control what happens in a country are
Which theme explains how humans use and change the environment?
Human Environment Interaction
landforms (mountains, rivers, lakes), weather, plants, animals
I live in the city of _____________.
Clarkston, Decatur, Stone Mountain
Globes and maps help us____________________.
locate or find places on the Earth
Democracy (people can vote or choose their leaders)
Which theme explains how areas share at least one thing that is the same? Example: Middle East Countries share the religion of Islam
Region
When we describe what it is like in a Place, we describe the physical and cultural characteristics. What are some examples of cultural/human characteristics?
food, language, celebrations, customs, buildings , sports
Name all 7 continents.
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, Asia
What are some parts of a map?
key, scale, compass