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Social Studies: Essential Questions for K-12 by Wallingford Public Schools (2007), Assignments of Economics

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU)Economics

The enduring understandings and essential questions for various social studies topics, including government, economics, geography, culture & sociology, history, and skills, for students in k-12. It covers concepts such as power, conflict resolution, economic resources, cultural diversity, and research skills.

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WALLINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Social Studies
K-12 Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions
October 2007
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Content
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Students will understand that:
Government
• People develop systems to manage conflict
and create order.
• Conflict resolution can involve aggression,
compromise, cooperation, and change.
• What is power?
• How is power gained, used, and justified?
• How do competing interests influence how
power is distributed and exercised?
• How are governments created, structured
maintained, and changed?
• What happens in the absence of
government?
• Why do we have rules & laws; and what
would happen if we didn’t?
• Democratic societies must balance the
rights and responsibilities of individuals
with the common good.
• What are the roles and responsibilities of
citizens and government in a democratic
society?
• What effect does a democratic government
have on society?
Economics
• Decisions concerning the allocation and
use of economic resources impact
individuals and groups.
• Why do we have money?
• What does it mean to make a living?
• How does something acquire a value?
• What effect does the economy have on
society?
• How do economic systems affect your life
and the lives of others?
• How are economic resources distributed?
• What impact does scarcity have on the
production, distribution, and consumption
of goods and services?
• Local, national, and international
relationships are affected by economic
transactions.
• How does trade affect local, national, &
international relationships?
• What impact does trade have on a society?
Geography
• Geography influences needs, culture,
opportunities, choices, interests, and skills.
• How does geography influence lifestyle
and point of view?
• How do geography, climate, and natural
resources affect the way people live and
work?
• What story do maps and globes tell?
• What makes places unique and different?
• How do maps and globes reflect history,
politics, and economics?
• There is a relationship between the
consumption and conservation of natural
resources.
• What effect do people have on their
environment?
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Social Studies

K-12 Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions

October 2007

Content

Enduring Understandings Essential Questions

Students will understand that:

Government

  • People develop systems to manage conflict and create order.
  • Conflict resolution can involve aggression, compromise, cooperation, and change. - What is power? - How is power gained, used, and justified? - How do competing interests influence how power is distributed and exercised? - How are governments created, structured maintained, and changed? - What happens in the absence of government? - Why do we have rules & laws; and what would happen if we didn’t?
  • Democratic societies must balance the rights and responsibilities of individuals with the common good. - What are the roles and responsibilities of citizens and government in a democratic society? - What effect does a democratic government have on society?

Economics

  • Decisions concerning the allocation and use of economic resources impact individuals and groups. - Why do we have money? - What does it mean to make a living? - How does something acquire a value? - What effect does the economy have on society? - How do economic systems affect your life and the lives of others? - How are economic resources distributed? - What impact does scarcity have on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services?
  • Local, national, and international relationships are affected by economic transactions. - How does trade affect local, national, & international relationships? - What impact does trade have on a society?

Geography

  • Geography influences needs, culture, opportunities, choices, interests, and skills. - How does geography influence lifestyle and point of view? - How do geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way people live and work? - What story do maps and globes tell? - What makes places unique and different? - How do maps and globes reflect history, politics, and economics?
  • There is a relationship between the consumption and conservation of natural resources. - What effect do people have on their environment?

Social Studies

K-12 Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions

October 2007

Content

Enduring Understandings Essential Questions

Students will understand that:

Culture & Sociology

  • Culture is a way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs. - What is culture? - What can we learn about a culture through its art forms?
  • Global societies are diverse, creating varied perspectives, contributions, and challenges. - What are the benefits and challenges of a diverse society? - Why should we study other cultures and what does it teach us?
  • People are affected by environmental, economic, social, cultural, and civic concerns_._ - How do the beliefs and values of a diverse culture affect individuals and society?
  • Culture is both a unifying and divisive force in human relations. - What happens when cultures collide? - Why do people live together and form societies? History
  • The study of the continuum of human civilization reveals the ideals, beliefs, values, and institutions of its people. - What does it mean to be civilized? - Are modern civilizations more “civilized” than ancient ones? - What are the significant symbols and icons of civilizations/cultures?
  • The study of political, social and economic patterns reveals continuity and change over time. - What causes change over time?
  • Knowledge of the past helps one understand the present and make decisions about the future. - How does the evaluation of past events help us to make future decisions? - How can we know if we weren’t there? - How am I connected to those in the past?
  • People respond to and resolve conflicts in a variety of ways. - Can an individual make a difference in history? - Why do people fight? - Is conflict inevitable? desirable? avoidable? - What is worth fighting for? - What is revolution?
  • History involves interpretation; historians can and do disagree. - How has the interpretation of history changed? - What should we do when primary sources disagree? - Whom do we believe & why? Technology & Progress
  • Scientific and technological developments affect people’s lives, the environment and transform societies. - Is new technology always better than that which it will replace? - How do new technologies result in broader social change?
  • Progress is defined by cultural interpretation.
    • How does who you are help determine your perception of progress?
    • How do the various levels of technological development affect different cultures?

Social Studies

K-12 Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions

October 2007

Skills

Enduring Understandings Essential Questions

Students will understand that:

Developing Personal & Group Interaction

  • Collaboration is necessary in order to be an effective learner and citizen. - Why do individuals choose to work together? - What role does conflict play in collaboration? - How do my personal decisions and actions affect others?
  • Recognizing a diversity of viewpoints benefits all. - How does the consideration of different viewpoints influence how one thinks and acts?

Reading

  • Text and organizational tools communicate different kinds of information.
  • Authors write for different purposes.
    • What is the purpose of using both primary and secondary sources?
    • How does reading fiction help to acquire factual information?
  • Readers use strategies to construct meaning. - What impact do reading strategies have? - Why do we need to evaluate what we read?
  • Language reflects historical changes and

cultural differences.

  • How does time and place in history influence language?

Writing

  • Writing is a process.
  • The writing process is consistent across disciplines. - How does each step in the process impact your writing?
  • Writers have a purpose for writing.
    • How does the audience influence the format of your writing?
    • How is your style of writing influenced by your purpose?
  • The use of proper formats results in effective communication. - What am I trying to achieve through my writing?
  • Writing is a tool used for thinking, learning and communicating. - How can we use evaluation and reflection to improve our writing?

Technology

  • Technology is a tool that can be used for collecting, organizing, creating, and presenting information. - What is the impact of technology on research and communication? - What are the benefits and limitations of using technology?