Social Studies Dolls

Why is social studies important?

Social studies is the study of the world and society. Some main areas of social studies include geography, culture, and history. Social studies helps us to learn about the people, places, issues, times, and events that shape our world. Social studies teaches us about geography to understand the space and location of places around the world. Social studies helps us to become responsible citizens. We learn to respect others as we learn about cultural diversity and the relationships among people. Social studies gives us knowledge of the past so we can understand, appreciate, and learn from history. Social studies gives us information on government, law, and politics to help us make decisions about and take action on issues that concern us and others.