Social Studies Method
#1. Ask A Big Question. Figure out what you want to know and develop a question which will help you learn more about the subject.
#2. Gather Information. Get this info from your book, from me, from the internet, and other sources.
#3. Organize the information. Put the information we have in categories and sections to help when analyzing the information. Use graphic organizers, notes, lists, etc.
#4. Analyze the information Read through the information and determine if what we helps with our question. We must understand what we read.
#5. Answer the BIG question. Look at the facts and determine the answer to your question.
Now Lets Try It
BIG Question WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY???
Gather Information Where can you get info? What are you looking for?
Organize Information Read and write down information you find. Put what you find in categories or lists.
Analyze Information Is the information you found helpful? What does it say? What can we learn from the information you have found? Is there more than what you first thought?
Answer The BIG Question Use the information you have found to answer the question “What is geography?”
WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY?
WHAT GEOGRAPHERS STUDY?
WHAT TOOLS GEOGRAPHERS USE?