Social Studies

Academic Question

• What is an example of cultural diffusion?

• What are the six elements of culture?

• What is an example of a map feature?

• What is the purpose of government?

• What are examples of "push/pull" factors?

• Is it important to preserve historical artifacts? Why?

• What are the basic features of a civilization

• What are the 5 Themes of Geography?

• What are the benefits of city-states settling near rivers?

• What is the most important document in American history?

• Favorite battle of the American Revolution?

• Who is your favorite historical figure in American History?

• What skills did the Lewis and Clark Expedition need to survive?

• How do people change a place and adapt to their environment?

• How do people, goods, ideas, and culture travel?

• Small circle - what are the five themes of geography?

• What are some benefits of ___________ government system?

• Describe the differences & similarities between latitude and longitude.

• What are some factors that contribute to cooperation or conflict between and among cultural groups?

• What are some features of a market economy?

• What are some of the technological advancements of Mesopotamia?

• What geographic features impact patterns of settlement?

• Compare the law codes of Hammurabi and present day.

• What were some of the cultural advancements of Ancient China?

• Was Alexander the Great a hero or a villain - defend you answer?

• Explain one aspect of Incan society using one of the Five Themes of Geography (example: Incan road system demonstrates movement because of the Chaskis carrying royal messages).

• What is one argument of the Federalists? What is one argument of the Anti-Federalists?

• How does Jacksonian Democracy change the American political system?

• Name of the Amendments to the Constitution. How does it impact our country?

• What are some of the challenges that settlers had when settling Jamestown?

• What are some of the reasons people chose to immigrate to America from Europe?

• What are some of the impacts of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?

SEL Connection

• How does cultural diffusion impact you?

• What is an example of one of the six elements of culture in your life?

• In what ways can you use these in your life?

• How does government impact your life?

• Have you ever been impacted by one of these factors?

• Is there an object in your life that you value and want to preserve?

• What benefits do we have during today's civilization that people did not have at other points in time?

• How can we apply the 5 Themes of Geography to daily life?

• Do you still see a settling pattern today? Explain.

• How does it impact you today?

• Why?

• Do you see any similarities between you and this person?

• How might these skills benefit you in modern society?

• How have you personally changed something in your environment to make it more livable for you?

• In your life, what are some examples of how you share ideas, travel, or move?

• Give a personal example of each theme OR give a personal example of ___________ theme.

• How does living in a Democracy impact your life?

• How are latitude and longitude used in your daily life?

• When you are interacting with your siblings or friends, what are some things that you cooperate with and what are some things that can lead to a disagreement?

• If given $100 what do you feel would be a responsible way to spend the money (not saving it)?

• Besides your electronics (phone, gaming system, t.v., etc.) what is one piece of modern technology you could not live without and why?

• Where would you like to live and why?

• How does knowing the expectations and our social contract impact your choices?

• What do you believe is a cultural advancement in our current world?

• Alexander the Great's contributions still impact our world today (spread of Hellenism. military strategy, etc.); what is one contribution that you make to our community that you hope will have a lasting impact.

• Explain one aspect of our modern civilization using one of the Five Themes of Geography.

• Do you think you would be a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist and why?

• If you were to run for office, what would be one policy or idea that you would promote?

• What do you believe is the most important Amendment to the Constitution and why?

• Are those still concerns today? Why would or wouldn't they be concerns today?

• When you are older would you want to move away from your current hometown? Why? Where would you move?

• A general check-in to see how students are doing while studying such a heavy topic..