Social studies

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/social-studies

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the academic integration?Combines humanities, arts, and social sciences for a holistic view of society
2. What is the primary objective?To cultivate informed, responsible, and active participants in democratic societies
3. What is social studies and why do we learn it?Social studies is a mix of humanities, arts, and social sciences that helps us understand how people live, work, and play together. It teaches us about history, economics, and civics, and helps us become good citizens.
4. How did social studies start in the United States?It began in the late 1800s and early 1900s when teachers wanted to change school lessons. They created a new subject that brought together many old subjects like history, economics, and even philosophy.

Interdisciplinary Approach: Studying a subject by combining knowledge and methods from multiple academic fields.
Pedagogical Construct: An educational concept or framework designed for teaching and learning.
Civic Competence: The essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions for effective and responsible participation in civic life.