What is Social Studies?

What is Social Studies?

The study of people - how they live, interact, and shape their communities Understanding human behavior and social systems Exploring different cultures and perspectives Learning about our world and our place in it

What Topics Does Social Studies Cover?

Brainstorm with your classmates Think about different aspects of human life Consider local and global issues Share your ideas respectfully

Social Studies Topics We Explore

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Our Classroom Expectations

"Respect others and their opinions" "Listen when others are speaking" "All questions are valuable" "Create a safe space for learning"

Data Collection: How Do You Get to School?

Interview 5 classmates about their transport Use tally marks to record responses Categories: Walk, Bike, Car, Bus, Other This is Social Studies - we're studying people's daily lives!

Creating Our Transport Bar Graph

Transfer tally data to a bar graph Label x-axis: transport modes Label y-axis: number of students Use colors to make it clear and attractive

What Does Our Data Tell Us?

Which transport mode is most common in our class? What might this tell us about our community? How does transport connect to environment and health? What patterns or trends do you notice?