social studies

Social studies is the study of history, geography, civics, sociology, economics, and other subjects related to societyhuman society in primary schoolprimary and secondary schools in North America.Social studies can also refer to the study of particular aspects of society at certain post-secondary and tertiary schools worldwide. Such institutions provide courses, program(me)s of study, or possibly certificates, diplomas, or degrees in 'social studies'. The subject matter varies from school to school but tends to include that of both pure and applied social sciences. Examples of the former include sociology, psychology, and linguistics. Examples of later include the study of business, economicseconomy, criminologycrime, or mass media. It tends to ''exclude'' certain humanities and such as history and natural sciences such as earth sciences and climatology, fields nevertheless covered in many social studies classes in North American grade schools.

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Timothy Horrigan's web site
The web site of the writer Timothy Horrigan, which promotes his writings and is also devoted to some random social and political commentary.
http://www.timothyhorrigan.com/

Dawn Cove Abbey
A centre for human potential and empowerment, with extensive resources and services.
http://www.transitionpointns.com/

National Council for the Social Studies
Social studies resources and information from national council for the social studies.
http://www.ncss.org/

California State University, Northridge
Originally founded as the San Fernando Valley Campus of the Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences, CSUN is the largest residential campus in the CSU system.
http://www.csun.edu/

Education Place
Elementary resources for teachers, students, and parents. Includes reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies centers, intervention, professional development, searchable activity database, educational games, and textbook support.
http://www.eduplace.com/