1. 5 Fields of Social Studies

2. History The study of the past with the help of written records.
Examples: Declaration of Independence, Diaries/Journals, Photographs, Video

3. Geography The study of people, places, and the environment.
Examples: Rivers, Mountains, Roads, White House, City Hall, Migration patterns

4. Culture
The beliefs, customs, and ways of living that a group of people share.
Examples: Kwanza, Hannukah, Christmas, Sushi, Religions.

5. Economics
The study of the ways in which people produce and exchange goods.
Examples: Factories, Money, Cargo Ships/Planes, Trains, 18 Wheelers.

6. Government
The people and groups of people that have the power to make laws and see that they are obeyed.
Examples: Congress, President, Law Enforcement, Voting.

7. Summary:
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