The Five Fields of Learning

Why Five Fields of Social Studies? Today we will be learning about the five fields of learning social studies. Social studies is a way to learn about the world. It draws on information from the five fields of learning. Each field looks at the world from a different angle.

What are the Five Fields of Learning? History Government Economics Culture Geography

History History is a record of the past The people and events of the past shaped the world as it is today. This timeline is an example of history, because it is a record of the past.

Government Government is the people and groups within a society that have the authority to make laws, to make sure they carried out, and to settle disagreements about them.

Government - example Limited government is a government in which the powers of the leaders are limited. President Obama is an example of a leader who runs a limited government.

Government – example Unlimited Government-A government in which the leaders have almost absolute power. Ex:-Saddam Hussein is an example of leader who ran a unlimited government.

Government – example 2 A citizen is a legal member of a country. Citizens have rights, such as the right to vote in elections, and duties, such as paying taxes. Being born in a country can make you a citizen. You can also move to another country and take part in the naturalization process. Example: This citizen voting in a election is an example of citizenship

Economics Economics is the study of how people manage their resources by producing, exchanging, and using goods and services. Scarcity describes the conflict between people’s desires and their limited resources. Ex: You want a double scoop of ice cream, but you only have enough money for one scoop. Your resources (money) are limited.

Culture Culture consists of the beliefs, customs, laws, art, and ways of living that a group of people share. Culture traits are the food, clothing, technology, beliefs, language, and tools that the people of a culture share.

Culture - beliefs Buddhist Hindu Christian Muslim Judaism

Culture Culture traits are the food, clothing, technology, beliefs, language, and tools that the people of a culture share. Latin Italian Spanish French English Celtic German Dutch Danish

Culture Mexican food and Japanese children dressed in traditional Japanese clothing are examples of culture.

Geography Geography is the study of people, places, and the environment.

Geography This picture of North America is an example of Geography.

The Five Fields of Social Studies History – a record of the past Geography - The study of people, places, and the environment Economics - The study of the ways in which people produce and exchange goods. Government - The people and groups of people that have the power to make laws and see that they are obeyed Culture - The beliefs, customs, and ways of living that a group of people share.

Five Fields of Social Studies Group Activity Read the World Cultures and Geography textbook (p. 17-21 to find out more about the five factors Write a definition for each of the factors in the first box of the graphic organizer. Write examples from the text in the second box.

History Primary documents – newspapers, journals, documents Help you orient the study in time and space The background of the students at your school

Geography Location – where a place is (Israel is on the SW shore of Mediterranean Sea) Region – several countries that have features in common Place – an area’s distinguishing characteristics Movement – migrations of people, animals & plants Human environment interaction (HEI) – how people change & are changed by environment

Government Types of Government Limited democracy republic Unlimited totalitarian

Economics Resources Natural – gifts of nature (forests, water) Human – skills people have to provide services Capital – things made by people (machines, tools, $)

Economics - Kinds of development High level Low level good education good health decent salaries strong public services advanced technology strong industries Poor education (low literacy rates) weak industries (few jobs) Poor health (short life expectancy) Poor public services Developing countries

Culture Religion Language Food Music Dance Literature Visual arts Technology Tools clothing

Culture Use social studies factors of history, geography, economics, government, and culture to tell the class about the video. Mexican Wedding Dance "Maiya Yashoda" | Karisma Kapoor Japanese (last 6 minutes)

Five Fields of Social Studies Now that we have learned about the five fields of learning Social Studies, let’s see how History, Government, Economics, Culture, and Geography relate to us personally! Use the graphic organizer to record examples from your own life (personal) Now, discuss those examples in your group to help you compare and contrast yourselves.

Five Fields of Social Studies Create a group chart that illustrates the five factors to present to the class. Pick jobs: Designer – Draw a chart, graph, design, art (creative) Writer – Clearly and correctly write group ideas Leader – Make sure everyone in the group is sharing information and working Presenter – Explain the chart to the class Materials Manager – get and return group supplies Observer – Watch interactions and be ready to assess group performance

Write a paragraph How might you use the five factors of socials studies to understand another person from an unfamiliar culture? Cite examples from the discussion. Which is the most important of the five factors in the United States .today. Provide reasons why and cite examples from the discussion