"The study of Social Studies seeks to arm American citizens with knowledge about the world, nation and society around them."
With that goal in mind, we will study people, places, and events through the study of World History and geography.
In social studies, there are eight different strands that the TEKS are classified by:
1. History - The people, places, and events
2. Geography - How people affect the planet, how people affect people, and how
the planet affects people
3. Economics - How people/governments create/lose wealth
4. Government - How different types of governments are created, how they operate,
and how they change over time
5. Citizenship - How people in different societies participate in government
6. Culture - How different societies live and interact with other societies
7. Science, Technology and Society - How advancements in technology, science,
and medicine affect societies
8. Social Studies Skills - How to develop research, reading, thinking, writing, and
communication skills