Understanding Social Studies Concepts

This module, presented by the Georgia Department of Education, focuses on instructional strategies for Social Studies World Geography II. It covers standards related to the physical and human characteristics of places and regions, and the impact of cultural beliefs on gender roles and perceptions of race and ethnicity. The module includes activities for students to gather local data, create questionnaires, and research historical and current perceptions. Students will engage in meaningful activities that satisfy the Georgia Standard of Excellence and cover enduring understandings, while also engaging in tasks within the first three levels of Webb's depth of knowledge.

What is the main focus of the Social Studies World Geography Standard II?

• The impact of technology on society

• The connection between physical and human characteristics of places and human identities

• The role of government in economic development

• The influence of art on culture

Which enduring understanding explains how the beliefs and ideals of a society influence its decisions?

• Beliefs and Ideals

• Individuals, groups, and institutions

• Economic Systems

• Culture

What is the purpose of the student activity involving local data collection?

• To improve math skills

• To understand the impact of cultural beliefs and gender roles at a local level

• To learn about historical events

• To practice public speaking

What is the first step in the student activity described in the module?

• Conducting interviews with teachers

• Creating a questionnaire to poll classmates

• Organizing a cultural festival

• Writing an essay on cultural diversity

What is the purpose of the questionnaire in the student activity?

• To test students' knowledge of geography

• To evaluate students' writing skills

• To gauge perceptions of gender roles, race, and ethnicity

• To assess students' artistic abilities

Which organization provided sample questions for the questionnaire?

• World Trade Organization

• International Monetary Fund

• United Nations Development Program

• World Health Organization

What is the second step in the student activity?

• Conducting a survey

• Researching historical or current perceptions of race and gender issues

• Creating a presentation

• Writing a report

Which website is recommended for students to find research topics?

• www.history.com

• www.nationalgeographic.com

• www.pewresearch.org

• www.wikipedia.org

What is a suggested method for students to classify their gathered information?

• Writing a poem

• Creating a table

• Drawing a map

• Filming a video

What is the final step in the student activity?

• Creating a digital presentation

• Collaborating with other groups to classify information

• Submitting a written report

• Presenting findings to the school board