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 GovernmentEconomicsCultureGeography

History

History is a record of the pastThe 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.

GovernmentGovernment 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 - exampleLimited 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 – exampleUnlimited 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 2A 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

EconomicsEconomics 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.

CultureCulture 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 - beliefsHindu Buddhist

Judaism

CHRISTIAN

Muslim

Culture Culture traits are the food, clothing, technology,

beliefs, language, and tools that the people of a culture share.

Latin Italian

SpanishFrench

English Celtic

GermanDutch

Danish

CultureMexican food and

Japanese children dressed in traditional Japanese clothing are examples of culture.

GeographyGeography is the study of people, places,

and the environment.

GeographyThis picture of North America is an example

of Geography.

The Five Fields of Social StudiesHistory – 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 StudiesGroup ActivityRead the World Cultures and Geography

textbook (p. 17-21 to find out more about the five factorsWrite a definition for each of the factors in the

first box of the graphic organizer.Write examples from the text in the second

box.

HistoryPrimary documents – newspapers, journals,

documentsHelp you orient the study in time and spaceThe background of the students at your

school

GeographyLocation – where a place is (Israel is on the

SW shore of Mediterranean Sea)Region – several countries that have features

in commonPlace – an area’s distinguishing

characteristicsMovement – migrations of people, animals &

plantsHuman environment interaction (HEI) –

how people change & are changed by environment

GovernmentTypes of Government

Limited

democracy

republic

Unlimited

totalitarian

EconomicsResources

Natural – gifts of nature (forests, water)Human – skills people have to provide servicesCapital – things made by people (machines,

tools, $)

Economics - Kinds of developmentHigh level Low level

good educationgood healthdecent salariesstrong public servicesadvanced technologystrong industries

Poor education (low literacy rates)

weak industries (few jobs) Poor health (short life

expectancy)Poor public services

Developing countries

CultureReligionLanguageFood MusicDanceLiteratureVisual arts

TechnologyToolsclothing

CultureUse 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 StudiesNow 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 StudiesCreate 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 classMaterials Manager – get and return group

supplies Observer – Watch interactions and be ready to

assess group performance

Write a paragraphHow 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