What is Social Studies?

By: Femi Adeyoju

HistoryO The record of past events and times,

especially in connection with the human race.

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Anthropology

O The study of the nature and essence of humankind.

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GeographyO The study of the natural features of the

earth's surface, including topography, climate, soil, vegetation, etc., and man's response to them.

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Political Science

O The study of the state, government, and politics.

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SociologyO The science or study of the origin,

development, organization, and functioning of human society.

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EconomicsO The science that deals with the production,

distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind. The study of supply and demand

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Psychology

O The science of human and animal behavior.

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What is Social Studies?

O Social Studies is the study of how people live and organize themselves in society, embracing geography, history, economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science.

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