Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Studies
8 Fields in 1
History
Study of human affairs and past events
Sequence of events important
Emphasis on cause and effect
regarding decisions made by those in
power
Not just names, dates, and dead white
guys!!!
Geography
Study of the earth’s surface and
physical features, climate, products and
population
Topics of study may include global
warming, ozone depletion and effects of
BC’s forestry policies
Economics
Study concerned with the use of goods
and services
Topics of study may include current
high gas prices, the distribution of
wealth, and the use of workers
overseas.
Sociology
Study of human society and its
development and institutions
Topics of study may include drug
addiction on the societal level, the MP3
craze and its effects, or the aging
population
Anthropology
Study of humanity’s origins, customs,
and beliefs
Topics of study may include early
aboriginal Canadian society, how the
ancient Greeks lived or how pioneers in
the Yukon gold rush lived.
Archaeology
Study of civilisations through their
material remains
Closely related to anthropology
“Ancient Detective” work
Political Science
Study of government policies and
practices
Topics of study may include policies of
various political parties or how
governments operate
Psychology
Study of the mind and how it works
Topics of study may include drug
addiction on the individual level, how
people learn, or the effects of stress on
people.
History + Geography +
Economics + Sociology +
Anthropology + Archaeology +
Political Science + Psychology
=
Social Studies