Topics in Social Studies
What is social studies all about?
Goal:
Goal:
There are five areas of social studies that we will study this year. Every area has special things to talk about. Click each social studies topic icon to learn more about each one.
History
History is the study of life in our past.
We will learn about the history of the United States and how our country has changed over time.
We will learn about different traditions and cultures. We will also learn about holidays and celebrations.
There are many people in the past that you will study. Some of these people will be Ruby Bridges, George Washington, and Amelia Earhart.
Geography
Geography is the study of maps and places on Earth.
Reading a map to figure out where we want to go can be so much fun. We will learn about directions and how to make our own maps, too.
What is the difference between a natural landmark and a landmark made by people? You will learn all about that very soon.
Do you love the rain? We will study the weather. We will learn more about lakes and rivers.
Economics
Economics is the study of money and how it is used for buying and selling.
We will learn about how money is used for goods and services in the marketplace.
We will find out what supply and demand mean. We will learn how we spend more or less money on things.
Do you like commercials? Advertising makes you want to buy things. We will learn how that works, too.
Character Education
Character Education is the study of how we work and play together.
We will learn what it takes to be responsible and helpful.
We will learn how to be respectful to others. We will also learn how to show kindness and compassion.
We will learn how to make good choices. We will find ways to solve problems together. Do you know the Golden Rule? We will learn about it together!
Government
Government is the study of rules and what it means to be a leader.
We will learn about rules and laws. We will also learn about voting! We will find out what we use taxes for in our community.
Do you know symbols of the United States? We will learn about the Liberty Bell, Bald Eagles, the Statue of Liberty, and more.
A police officer, nurse, soldier, teacher, flight attendant, religous leader, fire fighter, doctor, chef, reporter, mail carrier and a farmer.
Who are the helpers in your community? We will learn how the government helps our community.