Disciplines of Social
Studies
8 Fields in 1
History
Study of human affairs and past events
Sequence of events important
Emphasis on cause and effect
regarding decisions made by those in
power
Not just names, dates, and dead white
guys!!!
Geography
Study of the earth’s surface and
physical features, climate, products and
population
Topics of study may include global
warming, ozone depletion and effects of
BC’s forestry policies
Economics
Study concerned with the use of goods
and services
Topics of study may include current
high gas prices, the distribution of
wealth, and the use of workers
overseas.
Sociology
Study of human society and its
development and institutions
Topics of study may include drug
addiction on the societal level, the MP3
craze and its effects, or the aging
population
Anthropology
Study of humanity’s origins, customs,
and beliefs
Topics of study may include early
aboriginal Canadian society, how the
ancient Greeks lived or how pioneers in
the Yukon gold rush lived.
Archaeology
Study of civilisations through their
material remains
Closely related to anthropology
“Ancient Detective” work
Political Science
Study of government policies and
practices
Topics of study may include policies of
various political parties or how
governments operate
Psychology
Study of the mind and how it works
Topics of study may include drug
addiction on the individual level, how
people learn, or the effects of stress on
people.
History + Geography +
Economics + Sociology +
Anthropology + Archaeology +
Political Science + Psychology
=
Social Studies