Disciplines of Social Studies 8 Fields in 1

Disciplines of Social Studies 8 Fields in 1

History =Study of human affairs and past events =Sequence of events important =Emphasis on cause and effect regarding decisions made by those in power =Not just names, dates, and dead white guys!!!

Geography =Study of the earth’s surface and physical features, climate, products and population =Topics of study may include global warming, ozone depletion and effects of BC’s forestry policies

Economics =Study concerned with the use of goods and services =Topics of study may include current high gas prices, the distribution of wealth, and the use of workers overseas.

Sociology =Study of human society and its development and institutions =Topics of study may include drug addiction on the societal level, the MP 3 craze and its effects, or the aging population

Anthropology =Study of humanity’s origins, customs, and beliefs =Topics of study may include early aboriginal Canadian society, how the ancient Greeks lived or how pioneers in the Yukon gold rush lived.

Archaeology =Study of civilisations through their material remains =Closely related to anthropology =“Ancient Detective” work

Political Science =Study of government policies and practices =Topics of study may include policies of various political parties or how governments operate

Psychology =Study of the mind and how it works =Topics of study may include drug addiction on the individual level, how people learn, or the effects of stress on people.

History + Geography + Economics + Sociology + Anthropology + Archaeology + Political Science + Psychology =

Social Studies