7 Key Themes in Social Studies

Which key theme uses maps and globes to identify locations and characteristics of a place, such as physical features and regional characteristics?

• Continuity and Change

• Physical and Human Systems

• Conflict and Compromise

• Economics and Trade

Which key theme recognizes many factors that influence the movement and settlement of people, such as physical features, climate, and gaining land or seeking opportunity through exploration?

• Physical and Human Systems

• Migration and Settlement

• Politics and Governance

• Society and Culture

Which key theme explains how people work to earn and sace income and contribute to a larger economy?

• Physical and Human Systems

• Migration and Settlement

• Society and Culture

• Economics and Trade

Which key theme describes the structure of state and local government (powers and responsibilities) and compare how officials are elected at the state and national level?

• Society and Culture

• Politics and Governance

• Continuity and Change

• Migration and Settlement

This key theme explains how historic and cultural elements are represented in different ways through symbols, landmarks, food, language, traditions, and celebrations/festivals.

• Politics and Governance

• Conflict and Compromise

• Society and Culture

• Physical and Human Systems

This key theme describes the qualities of a good leader and citizen. They explain the relationship among rules and laws of a community and rights and responsibilities of citizens to demonstrate their understanding of the role and individual plays in a larger community and what happens when citizens do not uphold their rights and responsibilities.

• Society and Conflict

• Continuity and Change

• Conflict and Compromise

• Physical and Human Systems

This key theme demonstrates with timelines and using sequencing vocabulary how change can be shown over time. They also describe the impacts of technological innovations on family life and the regions and culture of Louisiana.

• Migration and Settlement

• Economics and Trade

• Society and Culture

• Continuity and Change