The Five Fields of Learning

The Five Fields of Learning Today we will be learning about the five fields

of learning social studies. Social studies is a way to learn about the

world.It draws on information from the five fields of

learning.Each field looks at the world from a different

angle.

What are the Five Fields of Learning?History GovernmentEconomicsCultureGeography

History

History is a record of the pastThe people and events of the past shaped the

world as it is today.This timeline is an example of history,

because it is a record of the past.

GovernmentGovernment is the people and groups within

a society that have the authority to make laws, to make sure they carried out, and to settle disagreements about them.

Limited government is a government in which the powers of the leaders are limited. President Bush is an example of a leader who runs a limited government.

GovernmentUnlimited Government-A government in

which the leaders have almost absolute power.

Ex:-Saddam Hussein is an example of leader who ran a unlimited government.

GovernmentA citizen is a legal member of a country.Citizens have rights, such as the right to

vote in elections, and duties, such as paying taxes.

Being born in a country can make you a citizen.

You can also move to another country and take part in the naturalization process.

Example: This citizen voting in a election is an example of citizenship

EconomicsEconomics is the study of how people manage

their resources by producing, exchanging, and using goods and services.

Scarcity describes the conflict between people’s desires and their limited resources.

Ex: You want a double scoop of ice cream, but you only have enough money for one scoop. Your resources (money) are limited.

CultureCulture consists of the beliefs, customs, laws, art,

and ways of living that a group of people share. Culture traits are the food, clothing, technology,

beliefs, language, and tools that the people of a culture share.

Mexican food and Japanese children dressed in traditional Japanese clothing are examples of culture.

GeographyGeography is the study of people, places,

and the environment.This picture of North America is an example

of Geography.

The Five Fields of Learning

History A record of the past

GeographyThe study of people, places, and the environment

Economics The study of the ways in which people produce and exchange goods.

Government The people and groups of people that have the power to make laws and see that they are obeyed

CultureThe beliefs, customs, and ways of living that a group of people share.

Now that we have learned about the five fields of

learning Social Studies, let’s see how History,

Government, Economics, Culture, and

Geography relate to us personally!