STRANDS OF SOCIAL STUDIES

History: Time and chronology, years and dates. Historical figures and ordinary people help shape our lives.

Government: People work to make the laws that influence our

lives. People work with citizens to govern.

Social Studies Skills: Many special skills are needed to better

understand the world around you.

Geography: Location, place, maps and more. People and

environments surround us and are ever changing.

Citizenship: Rights, responsibilities, pride and hope. Our beliefs

and principles help make up our national identity.

Economics: Wants and needs, goods and services. Basic human needs are met in a variety of ways.

Culture: Holidays, traditions, and stories. We learn about ourselves and our families through the customs we share and celebrate.

Science, Technology, & Society: Inventions, computers and ideas. Technology has changed how people live together in the world.