1. Fields of Study Disciplines in the Social Sciences

2. Write down the Focus and Do Now 9/10 Focus: –Much of what we know about global history come from the work of people who focus on specific fields of study such as archeology, geography, economics, etc.. Do Now: Answer the following question –Which social scientist specializes in studying issues such as scarcity of resources and availability of goods?

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4. Fields of Study Which social scientist specializes in studying issues such as scarcity of resources and availability of goods? – Anthropologist –Sociologists –Archaeologist –Economist

5. Fields of Study in the Social Sciences History Economics Anthropology Archeology Geography Political Science Sociology Psychology

6. Fields of Study in the Social Sciences Historians –Analyze primary and secondary Sources Political Scientists –Study systems of government, law, and politics

7. Fields of Study in the Social Sciences Geographers –Study the relationship between people and locations on the Earth –Cartography The study and practice of map making Economists –Study economic systems and evaluate economic policies

8. Fields of Study in the Social Sciences Archeology: –The study of the past based on artifacts Anthropology: – The study of humanity and human ancestors Sociology: –The study of society and its institutions Psychology: –Study of the mind and human behavior