Question

What is a key difference in the typical teaching level between Social Science and Social Studies?

• A. Social Science is for primary school, Social Studies for secondary.
• B. Social Science is for college/university, Social Studies for primary/secondary school.
• C. Both are exclusively taught at the postgraduate level.
• D. Social Science is for informal learning, Social Studies for formal.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Social Science is for college/university, Social Studies for primary/secondary school.

DEFINITION OF SOCIAL STUDIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

Social Science

• Social Science refers to the academic disciplines that systematically study society and human behavior using scientific methods. These are typically taught at the college and university level.

• It emphasizes in-depth theoretical understanding, research, data analysis, and theory development within specialized disciplines.

•  Examples include sociology, psychology, economics, political science, history, anthropology, and geography

Social Studies

• Social Studies is an integrated area of study, often drawing content from social sciences and humanities, taught primarily at the primary and secondary school levels.

• Its primary purpose is to promote civic competence by helping students understand societal structures, cultures, and history in an integrated way.

• Typically includes history, geography, civics, economics, and may incorporate elements of sociology and other social sciences, along with relevant contemporary societal issues.