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Dive into the world of social studies with a focus on sociology, psychology, and global affairs. Explore topics like social structure, behavior, emotions, historical roots, conflicts, and human rights. Understand the nature of sociology, perspectives in psychology, and worldwide issues shaping our present and future.
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St. Mary’s Springs Academy High School Social Studies Department
Mesopotamia today Early Civilization
1300 -1650 The Renaissance and Reformationt The Renaissance and Reformation
Exploration 1415-1796
Sociology • study of social structure
The Nature of Sociology • 1. perspective • a. point of view • b. beauty in the eye of the beholder • Newborns, newlyweds
Elective (grade 11-12) Psychology Study of behavior and mental process gy
affect both behavior and mental process Emotions -
Regions of Study • Middle East • Palestine/Israeli Conflict • Arab Spring • War torn • Sub-Saharan Africa • HIV pandemic • Blood diamonds • Asia • Overpopulation • Human rights
Where (your country) is located • Where your country is located – • Neighboring countries
Geographic Features of (your country) • Rivers, lakes, oceans, mountain ranges and other geographic features.
Climate of (your country) • Typical weather patterns throughout the calendar year.
Customs and Traditions • Customs and traditions celebrated. • Weddings, funerals, birth, rite of passage
Government of (your country) • How laws are made and changed. • How people are chosen to lead the country.