Social Scientists
Who studies the past by examining artifacts such as tools and coins?
Archaeologist
Is a diary written by a teenager during the Civil Rights Movement a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Why might historians change their understanding of an event?
New sources are discovered
Name 1 of the 7 continents.
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Antarctica
How many pillars of Social Studies are there?
4
Who studies the past by recording events and analyzing documents?
Historian
Is a modern documentary about Ancient Rome a primary or secondary source?
Secondary
What does the phrase “history is not set in stone” mean?
Historical interpretations or understandings of the past can change over time.
Name 1 of the 5 oceans.
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, Arctic
What is the acronym we use to study civilizations?
GRAPES
Who studies natural and human features of the Earth and creates maps?
Geographer
Which best supports the claim that early humans created tools to survive: a textbook, a cave painting, a historian’s opinion, or a stone tool?
Explain how new discoveries can change historians’ understanding of the past.
They can provide fresh evidence that we did not know
Which continent is both a country and a continent?
Australia
Why do social scientists study both primary and secondary sources?
To compare perspectives and check accuracy
What type of scientist would study voting records to understand political participation?
Political Scientist
Why is it important to use multiple sources when making a historical claim?
To get stronger evidence and avoid bias
Which of these is NOT a good reason to use multiple sources:
A) To make your writing longer
B) To confirm your bias
C) To strengthen your argument
D) To gain different perspectives?
A – To make your writing longer
Which continent is home to the Sahara Desert?
Africa
Two social scientists are studying the same event: one looks at laws passed, while the other looks at trade records. Which two branches of social studies are they using?
Civics and Economics
What type of scientist would study an ancient farming tool?
Anthropologist
(focuses on how humans lived and used tools)
Why is it important to identify if a source is primary or secondary?
It helps evaluate reliability and point of view
Why is the study of social studies important for understanding people, places, and events across time?
It helps us understand how people and places are connected and how the past affects today.
Which continent is home to the Amazon Rainforest?
South America
Why might a historian, a geographer, and a political scientist all need to work together to study the fall of the Roman Empire?
Each provides unique perspective and evidence