LESSON 3MORE DISCIPLINES OF Social science.pptx

Social Studies

1. Social Science Disciplines Nature, Function, and Historical Foundation

2. describe the social science disciplines; define the functions of social science disciplines; • Lesson Objectives:

3. Look at these pictures! Let’s identify which social science discipline they reflect?

4. 01 A_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Y

5. 02 E_ _ _ _ _ _ _ S

6. 03 G _ _ _ _ _ _ _Y

7. 04 P_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E

8. 05 D _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Y

9. 06 L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _S

10. 07 S _ _ _ _ _ _ G_

11. 08 P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Y

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13. Demography “demos” (people), “graphein” (description) Study of human population and dynamics

14. To know the population of a particular area; To ascertain as to which factors are influencing the population of that particular area; To explain the factors relating to changes in population; and To study the population trends on the basis of the above three factors. Functions of Demography

15. “oikanomia” (household management) Study of what constitutes rational human behavior in the endeavor to fulfill needs and wants Economics

16. The three most important functions of economics are as follows: Just as feeding, digestion and growth are the vital processes of living beings; similarly production, consumption and growth are the essentials of economies. (Leaňo, 2012) Function of Economics

17. “geo” (Earth), graphein”(description) Deals with the study of the relationship between the earth and people 4. Geography

18. To understand basic physical systems that affect everyday life (e.g. earth- sun relationships, water cycles, wind and ocean currents). To learn the location of places and the physical and cultural characteristics of those places in order to function more effectively in our increasingly interdependent world. (Bonnett, 2008) Functions of Geography

19. “histoire” (recorded and documented events) The study of the past and its records about events. History

20. “politika,” “polis” (affairs of the cities) Deals with the system of governance 7. Political Science

21. A social study concerning the allocation and transfer of power in decision making, the roles and systems of governance including governments and international organizations, political behavior and public policies. (Mortel et al. 2003) Function of Political Science

22. 8. Psychology “psyche” (mind) “logos” (study of) Scientific study of the mind and behavior.

23. The four primary goals of psychology—to describe, explain, predict, and change behavior— are similar to those you probably have every day as you interact with others. Functions of Psychology

24. “socius” (people together, associate), “logos” (study of) Study of groups - how they are formed, how they change, and how the group impacts individual behavior 9. Sociology

25. Can study society with a wide variety of focuses. From studying the power elite, to the interaction of the economy, society and the environment, to the examination of various rights movements, Sociology examines the way different aspects of society behave and function. (San Juan, 2011) Function of Sociology

26. Fill out a concept map showing the definition of social science as a study of society. Write your answer on the separate paper. Use the example below as your reference.

27. If you have been a victim of the following crimes, state whether or not you will inform the police, and why.