ANJANA SUNIL K

Optional : SOCIAL SCIENCE

Topic : MEANING,DEFINITION AND NATURE OF
SOCIAL SCIENCE
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MEANING OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

It

deals with the social life of man.

Uses scientific method for its study.
It help children to develop an insight into
human relationships values and attitudes.
It helps the children to appreciate other
cultures along with our own culture.

DEFINITION
Charles Beard : Social sciences are a body
of knowledge and thought pertaining to
human affairs .

DEFINITION 2

James High :- Social sciences as those

bodies of learning and study which
recognise the simultaneous and mutual
action of physical and non physical
stimuli which produce social reaction

NATURE OF SOCIAL
SCIENCE

A unique combination of various

disciplines.
A study of human relationships.
A study of mans development through
ages.
Aims at preparing the learner for
wholesome social living.
A realistic course of study.
It forms an important part of the corecurriculum.
It includes commitment to action.

A Unique Combination Of Various Disciplines

It is harmonious blending of various subjects like

history,

geography,

political science,

economics,

sociology,

anthropology,

psychology,

law etc.

A Study Of Human Relationships

Study of man and his relationship with

other human beings and his environment.
It studies the web of relationships
between and among the people.

A Study Of Mans Development Through Ages

A comprehensive study of mans progress in

each period;
How he succeed in his attempts.
Why he failed.
What are the unique contributions.

Aims at Preparing The Learner For Wholesome Social

Living

It may enrich the intellectual and social skills.

The learner imbibes some essential knowledge of a social

environment.

A Realistic Course Of Study

Provides real life situations to the learner

Intense study of many social problems,
process and phenomenon.

Forms An Important Part Of The Core

Curriculum

It is an . Minimum programme
essentially required for equipping man
with the insight and skills.

It Include Commitment To
Action

The learner get an opportunity to

participate in various activities in the
class, school, community etc.
Social science enables every learner to
participating actively and constructively
in the affairs of society.