1. Disciplines of Social Studies
8 Fields in 1

2. History Study of human affairs and past events
Sequence of events important
Emphasis on cause and effect regarding decisions made by those in power
Not just names, dates, and dead white guys!!!

3. Geography
Study of the earth’s surface and physical features, climate, products and population
Topics of study may include global warming, ozone depletion and effects of BC’s forestry policies

4. Economics Study concerned with the use of goods and services
Topics of study may include current high gas prices, the distribution of wealth, and the use of workers overseas.

5. Sociology Study of human society and its development and institutions
Topics of study may include drug addiction on the societal level, the MP3 craze and its effects, or the aging population

6. Anthropology Study of humanity’s origins, customs, and beliefs
Topics of study may include early aboriginal Canadian society, how the ancient Greeks lived or how pioneers in the Yukon gold rush lived.

7. Archaeology Study of civilisations through their material remains
Closely related to anthropology
“Ancient Detective” work

8. Political Science Study of government policies and practices
Topics of study may include policies of various political parties or how governments operate

9. Psychology Study of the mind and how it works
Topics of study may include drug addiction on the individual level, how people learn, or the effects of stress on people.

10. History + Geography + Economics + Sociology + Anthropology + Archaeology + Political Science + Psychology =

11. Social Studies