1. The Eight Strands of Social Studies

2. History
Time and chronology, years, and dates. How the past has helped to shape our lives

3. Geography
Location, place, maps, states. People and environments surround us and are ever changing

4. Economics
Wants and needs, goods and services, the flow of money through our society

5. Government
People work to make the laws that influence our lives. Elected officials work with citizens to govern.

6. Citizenship
Rights, responsibilities, pride, hope, being a good neighbor and caring about others.

7. Culture
Holidays, traditions, and stories; foods, customs, and celebrations.

8. Science, Technology, and Society
Inventions, computers, and ideas. Technology has changed the way people live together in the world.

9. Social Studies Skills
Many special skills are needed to learn about the world around us.