History
Why do we study history?
What is to learn about the successes and failures of the past that shape our world today.
What is geography?
What is the study of our surroundings, including physical features and human interactions with the environment.
What is political science?
What is the study of different types of governments and their impact on citizens.
What is economics?
What is the study of how to allocate limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants.
Why is decision making important?
What is it helps solve problems by weighing options and consequences.
What is a philosopher's view on remembering the past?
What is "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” - George Santayana.
Define absolute location.
What is the exact position on Earth using latitude and longitude.
What are the three parts of political science?
What is civic life, politics, and government.
Define scarcity.
What is a situation where there is unlimited demand but not enough supply of a good or service.
What is a decision?
What is a determination reached after consideration.
Describe a time when you learned from another person's success or failure.
(Student's personal answer).
What is relative location?
What is a location described in relation to another place.
Why is civic education important?
What is it helps citizens make informed decisions and participate actively in society.
Explain the role of specialization in trade.
What is specialization occurs when countries focus on producing goods they can make best and trade for others.
List two important steps to take before making a decision.
What is identify the issue and list possible options.
Name one way history helps us make better decisions today.
What is by understanding the consequences of past decisions.
Name the five themes of geography.
What is location, place, human/environment interaction, movement, and regions.
Give an example of civic life.
What is voting in elections or running for office.
Why is understanding trade important?
What is it helps us understand domestic and global economic issues and interdependence.
What questions should you ask yourself before making a decision?
What is do I think should be done and why do I feel this is the best option?
What does studying the history of other countries provide?
What is it provides information for decision making and cultural understanding.
Why is it important to study the relationship between people and their environment?
What is to understand how human decisions affect the landscape and lifestyle.
How does understanding different types of governments benefit citizens?
What is it helps them comprehend their rights and responsibilities.
How does globalization affect economies?
What is it creates a worldwide economy where countries are interdependent.
Describe a decision made in the past that had long-term consequences.
(Student's personal example or historical example).