1. The Five Fields of Learning

2. Why Five Fields of Social Studies?
Today we will be learning about the five fields of learning social studies.
Social studies is a way to learn about the world.
It draws on information from the five fields of learning.
Each field looks at the world from a different angle.

3. What are the Five Fields of Learning?
History
Government
Economics
Culture
Geography

4. History History is a record of the past
The people and events of the past shaped the world as it is today.
This timeline is an example of history, because it is a record of the past.

5. Government
Government is the people and groups within a society that have the authority to make laws, to make sure they carried out, and to settle disagreements about them.

6. Government - example
Limited government is a government in which the powers of the leaders are limited.
President Obama is an example
of a leader who runs a limited
government.

7. Government – example
Unlimited Government-A government in which the leaders have almost absolute power.
Ex:-Saddam Hussein is an example of leader who ran a unlimited government.

8. Government – example 2 A citizen is a legal member of a country.
Citizens have rights, such as the right to vote in elections, and duties, such as paying taxes.
Being born in a country can make you a citizen.
You can also move to another country and take part in the naturalization process.
Example: This citizen voting in a election is an example of citizenship

9. Economics
Economics is the study of how people manage their resources by producing, exchanging, and using goods and services.
Scarcity describes the conflict between people’s desires and their limited resources.
Ex: You want a double scoop of ice cream, but you only have enough money for one scoop. Your resources (money) are limited.

10. Culture
Culture consists of the beliefs, customs, laws, art, and ways of living that a group of people share.
Culture traits are the food, clothing, technology, beliefs, language, and tools that the people of a culture share.

11. Culture - beliefs
Buddhist
Hindu
Christian
Muslim
Judaism

12. Culture
Culture traits are the food, clothing, technology, beliefs, language, and tools that the people of a culture share.
Latin
Italian
Spanish
French
English
Celtic
German
Dutch
Danish

13. Culture
Mexican food and Japanese children dressed in traditional Japanese clothing are examples of culture.

14. Geography
Geography is the study of people, places, and the environment.

15. Geography
This picture of North America is an example of Geography.

16. The Five Fields of Social Studies
History – a record of the past
Geography - The study of people, places, and the environment
Economics - The study of the ways in which people produce and exchange goods.
Government - The people and groups of people that have the power to make laws and see that they are obeyed
Culture - The beliefs, customs, and ways of living that a group of people share.

17. Five Fields of Social Studies
Group Activity
Read the World Cultures and Geography textbook (p to find out more about the five factors
Write a definition for each of the factors in the first box of the graphic organizer.
Write examples from the text in the second box.

18. History Primary documents – newspapers, journals, documents
Help you orient the study in time and space
The background of the students at your school

19. Geography
Location – where a place is (Israel is on the SW shore of Mediterranean Sea)
Region – several countries that have features in common
Place – an area’s distinguishing characteristics
Movement – migrations of people, animals & plants
Human environment interaction (HEI) – how people change & are changed by environment

20. Government Types of Government Limited democracy republic Unlimited
totalitarian

21. Economics Resources Natural – gifts of nature (forests, water)
Human – skills people have to provide services
Capital – things made by people (machines, tools, $)

22. Economics - Kinds of development
High level
Low level
good education
good health
decent salaries
strong public services
advanced technology
strong industries
Poor education (low literacy rates)
weak industries (few jobs)
Poor health (short life expectancy)
Poor public services
Developing countries

23. Culture Religion Language Food Music Dance Literature Visual arts
Technology
Tools
clothing

24. Culture
Use social studies factors of history, geography, economics, government, and culture to tell the class about the video.
Mexican Wedding Dance
"Maiya Yashoda" | Karisma Kapoor
Japanese (last 6 minutes)

25. Five Fields of Social Studies
Now that we have learned about the five fields of learning Social Studies, let’s see how History, Government, Economics, Culture, and Geography relate to us personally!
Use the graphic organizer to record examples from your own life (personal)
Now, discuss those examples in your group to help you compare and contrast yourselves.

26. Five Fields of Social Studies
Create a group chart that illustrates the five factors to present to the class.
Pick jobs:
Designer – Draw a chart, graph, design, art (creative)
Writer – Clearly and correctly write group ideas
Leader – Make sure everyone in the group is sharing information and working
Presenter – Explain the chart to the class
Materials Manager – get and return group supplies
Observer – Watch interactions and be ready to assess group performance

27. Write a paragraph
How might you use the five factors of socials studies to understand another person from an unfamiliar culture? Cite examples from the discussion.
Which is the most important of the five factors in the United States .today. Provide reasons why and cite examples from the discussion