Social Studies Strands

The video introduces the 'super seven' pillars of social studies: history, government, economics, culture, geography, and the bonus pillars of citizenship and innovation. Each pillar is explained in detail, highlighting its significance and components. The video also guides students in creating a graphic organizer to visually represent these concepts.

What is the primary purpose of the five pillars in social studies?

• To list cultural traditions.

• To provide a framework for understanding different aspects of social studies.

• To categorize historical events.

• To define economic systems.

Which of the following best describes the role of history in social studies?

• A collection of laws and rules.

• A guide to economic systems.

• A record of past events that shape the present.

• A study of future events.

What distinguishes a limited government from an unlimited government?

• Limited governments have no laws.

• Unlimited governments are always democracies.

• Unlimited governments have more citizen rights.

• Leaders in limited governments must follow the same laws as citizens.

Which of the following is NOT a type of economic system?

• Democratic

• Market

• Command

• Traditional

What are the three types of resources in economics?

• Primary, secondary, and tertiary

• Natural, human, and capital

• Cultural, historical, and geographical

• Political, social, and economic

Which of the following is a component of culture?

• Government types

• Language and traditions

• Geographical locations

• Economic systems

What are the five themes of geography?

• Language, clothing, religion, music, and food

• Location, place, movement, human-environment interaction, and region

• History, culture, economics, government, and citizenship

• Natural, human, capital, traditional, and command

What is the focus of the bonus pillar 'citizenship'?

• Geographical exploration

• Rights and responsibilities of citizens

• Cultural traditions

• Economic development

What is the purpose of creating a graphic organizer for the five pillars?

• To draw cultural symbols

• To memorize historical dates

• To organize and visualize the information about the pillars

• To list economic resources

Which pillar is associated with the study of innovation?

• Economics

• History

• Geography

• Culture