What are we looking at? |
Social studies is the study of people and how they have shaped society. Studying of people includes those who are living now, those who have lived a long time ago, and those who will live in the future. As students learn about others, they will become aware of the differences among groups, while at the same time, find the commonalities that create a shared sense of humanity.
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The focus of social studies |
There will never be one universally accepted definition of social studies. Disagreements and debates if what drives and is the primary purpose of social studies. Here is a look at some different definitions and goals of Social Studies throughout the years.
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