STAAR Social Studies

Hey there, Nora, Zoe, and Hannah! Let's dive into the fascinating world of how people live and organize themselves in society. This includes geography, history, economics, and so much more! Can you fill in the blanks? This exciting field is called______ _______

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 was the voyage across the ocean for originally?

• To find new land

• To find gold

• To trade for spices and silk

• To meet new people

This person actually sailed to America before Columbus according to artifacts found.

• King Ferdinand

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Leif Erikson

• Ferdinand Magellan

What is the primary purpose of the STAAR Social Studies test?

• To assess students' understanding of social studies concepts

• To evaluate students' mathematical skills

• To test students' reading comprehension

• To measure students' scientific knowledge

Which of the following topics is NOT typically covered in the STAAR Social Studies test?

• Geography

• History

• Physics

• Economics

In which grade do students typically take the STAAR Social Studies test for the first time?

• 3rd grade

• 5th grade

• 8th grade

• 10th grade