8 Strands of S.S.

Time and chronology, years and dates. Howthe past has helped to shape our lives. 

Location, place, maps, states. People and environmentssurround us and are ever changing. 

Studying the past helps us understand why things are the way they are now in the present

A mayor is elected to govern a city or town.

People making money and then spending it on groceries

Inventions, computers, and ideas. Technology has changed theway people live  

Reading a map or solving a social problem

Helping people in the community is an example of this

Holidays, traditions, and stories; foods,customs and celebrations

Languages, food, holidays, and clothing are examples of this

People work to make the laws. Electedofficials work with citizens to govern. 

Learning where states and countries are located on a map

Rights, responsibilities, pride, and hope, beinga good neighbor and caring about others. 

 Wants and needs, goods and services, the flowof money through our society. 

The invention of cell phones changes the way people live

Many special skills are needed to better understand the world.