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SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Geography:
The study of the world, its resources, and
how people interact with their environment.
History:
Social Sciences:
Examine human
aspects of the world
by using the scientific
method.
(social comes from
society)
The study of the causes and effects of what
has happened in the past.
Archaeology:
The study of what happened in the past
before written documents.
Political Science:
The study of different kinds of government.
Economics:
The study of how societies produce, use, and
distribute resources.
SOCIAL SCIENTISTS
ARCHAEOLOGISTS
GEOGRAPHERS
ECONOMISTS
Study the
causes of
what
happened in
the past
Study
ancient
civilizations
Study
resources
and why
people live
where they
do
Study how
valuable
resources
are
distributed
Use primary
sources
Use artifacts
Use maps
Money
HISTORIANS
Primary Source
 Something that is written by someone who was
there at the time.
 For an archaeologist: an object that is made by
a person from ancient times (artifact).
Clicker Questions!
1. Which continent is colored yellow?
1. Australia
2. Africa
3. Asia
4. America
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2. Which continent is colored orange?
1. Australia
2. Africa
3. Asia
4. America
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3. Which continent is colored purple?
1. Australia
2. Africa
3. Asia
4. America
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5. What is the study of ancient
cultures before written documents?
1. Geography
2. History
3. Archaeology
4. Meteorology
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6. What is the study of Earth, its
resources, and how people interact
with their environment?
1. Geography
2. History
3. Archaeology
4. Meteorology
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7. What date do we celebrate as the
birthday of the U.S.?
1. December 7th, 1941
2. October 12th, 1492
3. July 4th, 1776
4. April 12th, 1861
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8. What is a history textbook?
1. Primary source
2. Secondary source
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9. What is a newspaper article?
1. Primary source
2. Secondary source
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10. What is an arrow head made by
Native Americans?
1. An artifact
2. Primary source
3. Secondary source
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