AIM: What’s the purpose of studying history? Do Now: Hand in your agreement form. Answer the following in your notebook; “What professions benefit from the study of history?”

“What are some professions that benefit from the study of history?”

Social Sciences The social sciences are the fields of scientific knowledge and academic scholarship that study social groups and, more generally, human society. This includes anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Anthropology Anthropology is the study of human beings, everywhere and throughout time. This can involve the study of cultures and language. Its basic questions concern, "What defines Homo sapiens?" "Who are the ancestors of modern Homo sapiens?" "What are our physical traits?" "How do we behave?" "Why are there variations and differences among different groups of humans?" "How has the evolutionary past of Homo sapiens influenced its social organization and culture?" and so forth.

Archaeology is the science that studies human cultures through the recovery, documentation, analysis, and interpretation of material remains and environmental data, including architecture, artifacts, features, biofacts, and landscapes.

Economics the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind. Key Terms Trade Goods Money Consumption

Geography the science dealing with differences on the earth's surface, as shown in the character, arrangement, and interrelations over the world of such elements as climate, elevation, soil, vegetation, population, land use, industries, or states, and of the unit areas formed by the complex of these individual elements. POPULATION DENSITY OF THE WORLD

History the branch of knowledge dealing with past events.

Political Science a social science dealing with political institutions and with the principles and conduct of government.

Psychology the science of the mind or of mental states and processes.

Sociology the science or study of the origin, development, organization, and functioning of human society; the science of the fundamental laws of social relations, institutions, etc. Key Terms Social Classes Social Interaction