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Social Studies Introduction Lesson
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Social Studies Introduction Lesson
📚 Part 1: Understanding Social Studies
1. What is Social Studies? Choose the best definition:
The study of mathematics and science
The study of people and their societies
The study of animals and plants
The study of computers and technology
2. Which topics are covered in Social Studies? Tick all that apply:
History
Geography
Government
Culture
Chemistry
Community
3. Complete the sentence: Social Studies helps us understand how people _________________ and shape their communities.
4. List three things you would like to learn about in Social Studies this year:
a) _________________________________
b) _________________________________
c) _________________________________
📊 Part 2: Data Collection - How Do You Get to School?
5. Create a tally chart by asking 5 classmates how they travel to school. Use tally marks (||||) to record their answers:
Walk: ___________________
Bike: ___________________
Car: ____________________
Bus: ____________________
Other: __________________
6. Using your tally data, create a simple bar graph in the space below. Remember to label your axes!
7. Looking at your graph, which method of transport to school is most common among the people you asked?
8. Why do you think this method of transport is most popular? Give two reasons:
Reason 1: _________________________________
Reason 2: _________________________________
🤔 Part 3: Reflection and Classroom Expectations
9. Which classroom expectations are important for good Social Studies discussions? Tick all that apply:
Respect others and their opinions
Talk over others when you have an idea
Listen quietly when others are speaking
Use your phone during discussions
Ask questions when you don't understand
10. How does collecting data about transport connect to Social Studies? Explain in 1-2 sentences:
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
11. What is one thing you learned today about Social Studies or about your classmates?
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