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INTRODUCTION

Social studies draws its content from the following social science disciplines: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. It utilizes content, concepts, skills, values, and methodologies from other discipline areas such as mathematics, philosophy, law, the arts, humanities, the natural sciences, and religion.

The study of social studies helps young people learn about their social, cultural, and physical world and their own place in that world. It provides a context where young people can understand the structure and processes of our society and apply their knowledge and skills to make informed personal and social policy decisions and to adapt to changing social, political, and economic conditions.

Social studies is both single discipline and multi-discipline oriented. Since social scientists do not have a single theory about society, specialists from each discipline observe society from different frames of reference. Often these perspectives are superimposed upon one another to help explain social phenomena.

May is Labor History Month!!!

Here are some helpful resources to help honor the work and progress of American workers!

Resource from DPI

Go to Wisconsin Labor History Society to find resources, photographs and timelines they can use to enhance their teaching of labor history.

Other useful sites:

American Labor Studies Center

Birth of labor history in Wisconsin

Elementary labor history lesson

Middle school lesson

Lesson on unionization

Lesson on Dolores Huerta

Lesson on unions and alliances

For questions about this information, contact Beth E. Ratway (608) 266-2207

Last updated on 5/12/2008 2:56:35 PM