Lesson 1 Introduction to Social Studies in Teaching Social Studies

Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Grades

1. Social Studies Teaching in Elementary Grades

2. Social Studies

3. The study of the variety of human relationships the study of man’s life What is Social Studies?

4. PICS EN TELL

5. Mechanics: Guess the hidden word or phrase by combining the names of each picture .

6. Branches of Social Studies Geography

7. Branches of Social Studies Anthropology

8. Branches of Social Studies Sociology

9. Branches of Social Studies Political Science

10. Branches of Social Studies Economics

11. Branches of Social Studies Psychology logy

12. Branches of Social Studies History logy

13. GEOGRAPHY

14. “Geography is all around us, and we are part of it”

15. The word geography comes from two greek words, “geo” means “ earth ” and “ graphy ” means “to write something about .” Geography literally means “to write about the earth.”

16. The Five Themes of Geography

17. Location Where is it? Why is it located there? Location is the fundamental theme of geography and refers to where a place is on the Earth’s Surface.

18. 1. Absolute Location Is given in degrees of longitude and latitude (global location) or street address (local location) Example: Manila, Philippines is 48 degrees North latitude and 2 degrees East Longitude. The White house is located at 1700 Pennysylvania Avenue. 2. Relative location Relative location depends upon point of reference. Example: Near, far, a short drive

19. 2. Place What is it like? Refers to a location’s unique physical and human characteristics 1. Physical Characteristics Landforms, bodies of water, ecosystems

20. 2. Human Characteristics Bridges, roads, buildings, culture, languages, and beliefs.

21. 3. Human-Environment Interaction How do people interact with and change their environment? We depend on the environment Example: People depend on rivers for water and transportation.

22. We adapt to the environment Example: We adapt to the environment by wearing clothing suitable for summer (summer dress) and winter (coats).

23. We modify the environment Example: People modify environment by heating and cooling building for comfort.

24. 4. Movement How are people and places linked by communication and the flow of people, products and information or ideas? Refers to the movement of people and ideas Human Movement Examples: Cars, Trucks, Trains,

25. Information Movement Examples: Phones, computer, television, radio and magazines

26. 5 . Regions What are the regions and how they are useful Regions is concerned with how areas are similar or different based on their physical and cultural characteristics Example: Time Zones, Common Lanuages , Official Borders, Economy, Geographic divide the world into regions to help them interpret information.

27. Identify the correct answer in the following sentences. Write L if it indicates location, P if it indicates place, M if it indicates movement , HEI if it indicates human-environment interaction and R if it indicates region. She took a flight to Tokyo last summer . People use the fertile soil of the Nile Delta for agriculture . Florida is known for its warm climate and beaches. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. Many people commute to work in New York City every day .

28. Identify the correct answer in the following sentences. Write L if it indicates location, P if it indicates place, M if it indicates movement , HEI if it indicates human-environment interaction and R if it indicates region . The Nile River flows through Egypt . Paris is known for its art, fashion, and culture. Tokyo has a highly efficient public transportation system. Climate change affects weather patterns globally. The Great Wall of China is a significant historical landmark.

29. Identify the correct answer in the following sentences. Write L if it indicates location, P if it indicates place, M if it indicates movement , HEI if it indicates human-environment interaction and R if it indicate region. The city of Tokyo is located on the eastern coast of Japan. The Sahara Desert is known for its vast sand dunes and arid climate. The Great Barrier Reef is situated o ff the coast of Queensland, Australia. The farmers use advanced irrigation techniques to water their crops. The tourists traveled from Paris to London by train. Migratory birds fly south for the winter. The Himalayas separate the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau . Urban areas face challenges such as pollution and overcrowding. The Rhine River runs through Germany, France, and the Netherlands . People in Alaska often rely on fishing for their livelihood.

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