Week Two Readings

Important Points From Readings 
What is Social Studies?


Social Studies is an integrated study of the social Sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. 


 There are many different disciplines of social studies, each having a specific perspective to the study of reality. 


  In  order to contribute to the the world you must be an active citizen. Ultimately, social studies helps promote the knowledge of an involvement in civic affairs. 


There is a difference between superficial knowledge and a deep understanding of knowledge. 



Understanding is the ability to think and act flexibly with what you already know.  


Social Studies integrates different areas of study, therefore making school more of a learning place rather than something for students to get "through". 


Reflection- I already had a general understanding of what Social Studies was, but after reading the articles I understand that it involves many more disciplines than I realized. I also never thought of learning about Social studies as a way to be an "active citizen." It is true though, in order to be more involved in out country and our world we need to understand them.