Social Studies STAAR

Social Studies teaches and trains people to be good_________

Hey there, future leaders! Social studies trains’ people like Mason and Elijah to be effective ______ and good _______.

• citizens;leaders

• students; responsible workers

• followers; active participants

• leaders; followers

Social studies makes people understand their -------

Hey there, Michael! Understanding social studies helps individuals like you become informed ______ and engaged ______. What do you think?

• citizens;participants

• students;workers

• leaders;followers

• voters;leaders

Who discovered the New World (the Americas)?

• Ferdinand

  Magellan

• Christopher

  Columbus

• Amerigi

  Vespucci

• King and Queen

  Ferdinand

Where did Columbus think he had landed when he sailed to America?

• India

• China

• America

• New England

Who paid for the ships and supplies for the trips to America?

• King of England

• King of India

• Queen of France

• Queen of Spain

What is the primary purpose of social studies education?

• To train good citizens

• To teach mathematics

• To improve physical fitness

• To learn foreign languages

Which of the following is a key component of social studies?

• Understanding culture

• Learning to cook

• Practicing sports

• Studying biology

Social studies helps individuals become informed ______ and engaged ______.

• citizens; participants

• students; workers

• leaders; followers

• voters; leaders