social studies

What is social studies curriculum?

Merriam-Webster defines social studies as, “curriculum concerned with the study of social relationships and the functioning of society and usually made up of courses in history, government, economics, civics, sociology, geography, and anthropology

social studies help  students to understand developments that are taking place in society and the world as well as their roles in shaping the future of the nation

What is the purpose of studying social studies?

The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an inter- dependent world. Social studies is taught in kindergarten through grade 12 in schools across the nation.

The social sciences are academic disciplines concerned with the study of the social life of human groups and individuals including anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social studies, and sociology.