Today’s Warm-up

• Name the 7 Social Sciences…..

The Seven Social SciencesThe Seven Social Sciences

Social: All deal with human behavior.

What It MeansWhat It Means

Science: All of these subjects can be studied using the scientific method.

HistoryHistoryThe study of the past.

GeographyGeography

The study oflocations, theirenvironments,and how humansbehave in thoseenvironments.

EconomicsEconomics

The study of how goods and services are made, distributed, and consumed.

Political SciencePolitical Science

The study ofgovernment and civics.

PsychologyThe study of

individual behavior.

SociologySociologyThe study of group behavioror an individual’s behaviorwithin a group.

AnthropologyAnthropology

The study of culture(how people live).

List 5 “revolutionary” events in your life…

Today’s Warm-up…

HistoryHistoryThe study of the past.

Ways To Study HistoryWays To Study HistoryChronology:The order of events over time.

Absolute chronology: The exact time an event took place.- Example: First plane hits WTC at 8:46am on

September 11, 2001.

Relative chronology: The time an event took place in relation to other events.

- Example: The Civil War was fought after The American Revolution.

- One event does not necessarily cause the other.

Chronology of World Events:Chronology of World Events:5 Major World “Revolutions”5 Major World “Revolutions”

• Revolutionary – World Changing

First AgriculturalFirst Agricultural - Farming and Domesticating Animals.Second AgriculturalSecond Agricultural – Plants and animals shared from the Old World

and the New.IndustrialIndustrial – Machines replace man and animal power.Bio-MedicalBio-Medical – Medicine and healthcare increase life

expectancy.TechnologicalTechnological – New inventions that are occurring everyday and

doubling every five years.

Ways To Study HistoryWays To Study History

Themes: Events grouped by particular topics in history.- Examples: Inventions, wars, leaders, etc.- Events can be studied out of order.

Today’s Warm-up

• What is the difference between a Primary Source and a Secondary Source?

• Give an example of Each…

• Primary =

• Secondary =

Historical EvidenceHistorical EvidencePrimary source: Firsthand information provided by

people who participated in or observed the event.

- In their words, during their time.- Example: Interview, diary, photograph, etc.

Historical EvidenceHistorical EvidenceSecondary source: Information provided after the fact

by people who did not participate in or witness the event.

- Usually based on primary sources.- Examples: Biography, textbook, encyclopedia, etc.

Historical EvidenceHistorical Evidence

Is the source authentic?- Is the source actually what is seems to be?- Example: Photoshop

Is the source reliable?- Does the source give an accurate account of the events?- Is it inaccurate or biased – the information favors a certain person, group, or idea.- Example: Eyewitness accounts

History’s ImportanceHistory’s ImportanceHelps us better understand what to do today & tomorrow.

Helps us problem solve.

Those who donot learn fromhistory arecondemnedto repeat it.

Warm-up

• What does the word, “Geography” mean?

GeographyGeography

The study oflocations, theirenvironments,and how humansbehave in thoseenvironments.

What is Geography?

• GeographyGeography is the study of the Earth, its people, their environments, and their resources.

Chapter 1, Section 1

The Five Themes of Geography

Warm-up 9/18• Should the government have the

right to say what should be and what should not be included in school lunches? (You must take a fruit and a vegetable.)

EconomicsEconomics

The study of how goods and services are made, distributed, and consumed.

EconomicsEconomicsHow people manage limitedresources to satisfy theirwants and needs.

Supply vs. Demand Price

Example: Low supply, high demand, raise price.

Goal is to reach equilibrium:Selling the most for the most.

Three Economic QuestionsThree Economic Questions1. What goods and services should we produce?

- Varies according to time and culture

2. How should we produce goods and services?- Influenced by technology

3. For whom should we produce goods and services?- Consumers: People who use a

good or a service.

American Free EnterpriseAmerican Free EnterpriseConstitutional roots

Free enterprise system:Government plays a limitedrole in the economy.

Characteristics:1. Businesses owned by private citizens.2. Competition is encouraged.3. Consumers have freedom

to make economic choices.4. Government regulations.

- Friend or foe?

9/17Constitution Day Trivia contest

Happy Constitution Day

1. How many amendments are there to the United States Constitution? 2. What are the first ten amendments known as? 3. Who is the “father of the Constitution?”4. What are the three branches of Government? 5. How old do you have to be to vote? 6. What was the only amendment to be repelled? 7. What amendment gave women the right to vote? 8. What amendment ended Slavery? 9. What document ruled the United States before the Constitution? 10. What Country has the World’s OLDEST, WORKING, Constitution?

• How many amendments are there to the United States Constitution? ( 27)

• What are the first ten amendments known as? (Bill of Rights)• Who is the “father of the Constitution?” (James Madison)• What are the three branches of Government? (Legislative,

Executive, Judicial)• How old do you have to be to vote? ( 18) • What was the only amendment to be repelled? (18th, Prohibition)• What amendment gave women the right to vote? (19th)• What amendment ended Slavery? (13th)• What document ruled the United States before the Constitution?

(Articles of Confederation)• What Country has the World’s OLDEST, WORKING,

Constitution? ( United States)

Warm-up

• List as many different types of Governments as you can….

Political SciencePolitical Science

The study ofgovernment and civics.

GovernmentGovernment

The study of how rulesand consequences aremade and carried out.

GovernmentGovernment

Different forms will vary by:1. Where power is placed.2. How decisions are made.

Types of governments

– DemocracyDemocracy – Government of, by and for the people.

» Power rests with the people

» People form a Republic

– AristocracyAristocracy – Royalty

» King and Queen

» Born into

– DictatorshipDictatorship – Power held by force

» Individual, Group, Military.

» Communism, Fascism

CivicsCivics

The study of the rights andresponsibilities of citizens.“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” - JFK

PsychologyThe study of

individual behavior.

Psychology Asks …Psychology Asks …

What motivates a person?

Psychology Asks …Psychology Asks …

How do people learn behavior?

Classical ConditioningClassical ConditioningPatterned response to stimuli

Example: Pavlov’s doghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfZfMIHwSkU

Rewards orpunishments aregiven or taken away.

Operant ConditioningOperant Conditioning

Example: Scooby snackshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euINCrDbbD4

SociologySociologyThe study of group behavioror an individual’s behaviorwithin a group.

SociologySociology

How we act is often determined by the people we are with.1. Their values, beliefs, priorities, etc.2. Our roles change from group to group.3. Example: Behavior with friends vs. family

SociologySociologySocial class: A social group assigned a rank.

SociologySociologySocial mobility:Movement from one social group or class to another.

9/18 Warm-up

• List 5 common elements or traits that all cultures have in common.

AnthropologyAnthropology

The study of culture(how people live).

CultureCultureThe way of life of a group of people.…all things that make up a peoples way of life

Elements of culture: Traits common to all cultures.- Examples: Food, clothing, housing, work, education, language, religion, art, music, transportation, communication, social groups, traditions, etc.

Looking at how people existwithin their environments.

The smallest, most important social unit is the FAMILYTWO Types of families:

• Nuclear Families• Wife, husband, and children

• Common in Industrial societies and first world nations.

• Extended Families• Several generations living together. (three or

more)• Common in Agricultural or farming societies.• Second and third world nations.

ArchaeologyArchaeologyThe study of evidence left byearlier people in order to learnmore about their way of life.

Artifacts: Cultural objectsused by a group of people.

History + Anthropology = Archaeology

The role of science- Example: Radiocarbon datingAllows us to learn more about howthe object was used, the peoplethemselves, and the time period.

Cultural PerspectiveCultural PerspectiveWhen studying cultures, we must takeinto consideration circumstances such as:

1. Their natural environment2. Their natural resources3. Their values4. The time period (cultural relativism)

Prevents ethnocentrism:Judging other culturesbased on one’s own.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kz3yZk0iKc&feature=related

Cultural GrowthCultural GrowthQuestions to consider:1. How is culture learned?2. How does a culture change/advance? Cultural Relativism - is the principle that an individual human's beliefs and activities should be understood by others in terms of that individual's own culture

9/19

• In One Word, what is the difference between social class and a social group?

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