Why is social studies important?
Ever since we are in primary school, we have been taught of social studies. Ãƒ’šÃ‚ It has been included in basic curriculum and higher learning because it is very important to our lives. Social studies deals with how society functions as a whole with interconnecting factors of geography, history, government, civics, and economics.
Social studies makes us aware of the world we live in. Ãƒ’šÃ‚ We learn to appreciate better the topography, natural features, and cultures of different places in the world. Ãƒ’šÃ‚ Social studies will also connect us to the past giving meaning to our existence. Ãƒ’šÃ‚ When we learn our history, we start to appreciate the things we have now and also our ancestors who made us what we are of today.
In studying social studies, we will be able to understand how different types of government function and how and these authorities would be able to impose laws and manage their constituents. Ãƒ’šÃ‚ Studying about the government of the past and the present will help us compare the better governance giving us an idea how to regulate better politics of today.
Social studies also help us identify different rights and duties of citizenship. This would teach us to respect certain traditions, ethics, norms, and cultural distinction of the past and the modern society.
Social studies have something to do with how society deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of services and goods. Ãƒ’šÃ‚ This teaches us to analyze how society will survive by utilizing the resources properly.
Social studies is part of our lives. As a student learning this field of education, we will be able to develop our awareness in our environment and community. Ãƒ’šÃ‚ As a citizen, our personal morals and values will be enhanced. As we try to connect the past to the future, social studies will be a guiding torch to help us make better decision for the betterment of the society and the citizenry.