Understanding PEGS in Social Studies

Mrs. Buckner introduces PEGS, an acronym for Political, Economic, Geographic, and Social, as a framework for categorizing data in social studies. She explains each category with examples and images, emphasizing their relevance in understanding cultural regions. The video credits Brian Babbs for the original content and highlights the importance of PEGS in social studies education.

What does the acronym PEGS stand for in social studies?

• Political, Economic, Geographic, Social

• Political, Environmental, Geographic, Social

• Political, Economic, Geographic, Scientific

• Political, Economic, Global, Social

Which of the following is NOT part of the PEGS acronym?

• Political

• Social

• Environmental

• Geographic

Which symbols are used to represent the 'Political' aspect in PEGS?

• Democratic and Republican party symbols

• Multicultural people holding hands

• Mountain ranges

• Dollar signs

What is an example of a 'Political' event in PEGS?

• International trade

• Elections

• Climate change

• Cultural diversity

What is a key component of the 'Economic' aspect in PEGS?

• Language

• Money

• Laws

• Climate

Which of the following is a part of the 'Economic' aspect in PEGS?

• Customs

• Population density

• Banks

• Rivers

Which image is associated with the 'Geographic' aspect of PEGS?

• Democratic and Republican party symbols

• Dollar signs

• Multicultural people holding hands

• Landforms of mountains

What does the 'Geographic' aspect of PEGS include?

• Physical environment and landforms

• Monetary policies

• Political elections

• Language and religion

What does the 'Social' aspect of PEGS focus on?

• Political power

• Resource distribution

• Cultural aspects like language and traditions

• Monetary policies

Which image represents the 'Social' aspect in PEGS?

• Political party symbols

• Mountain ranges

• Multicultural people holding hands

• Dollar signs