Social Studies flashcards

Anthropology: Intro Terms

Key terms from introductory anthropology: culture, fieldwork, human origins and kinship.

70 cardsGrades 9–12, College

Citizenship Test: Democracy, Rights and Duties

Practice questions on democratic principles, rights and responsibilities, based on the topics of the US naturalization civics test (our own wording).

56 cardsGrades 9–12, Adult

Citizenship Test: How the Government Works

Practice questions on Congress, the president, the courts, states and federal powers, in the style of the US naturalization civics test (our own wording).

68 cardsGrades 9–12, Adult

Citizenship Test: History, Geography and Symbols

Practice questions on American history, geography, symbols and holidays, in the style of the US naturalization civics test (our own wording).

66 cardsGrades 9–12, Adult

Civics Vocabulary

Key words for understanding government, citizenship and laws.

87 cardsGrades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12

Elections and Voting

How Americans choose leaders: voting rights history, parties, campaigns and the Electoral College.

62 cardsGrades 6–8, Grades 9–12

How a Bill Becomes a Law

The steps from an idea to a federal law, in order, with the key words.

60 cardsGrades 3–5, Grades 6–8

State and Local Government

How states, counties, cities and towns are run and what they do for us.

67 cardsGrades 3–5, Grades 6–8

The Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution, what each protects, and key related ideas.

62 cardsGrades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12

The US Constitution

What the Constitution is, how it is organized, and the big ideas behind it.

66 cardsGrades 6–8, Grades 9–12

All 27 Amendments

What each of the 27 amendments to the Constitution says, with the year of ratification.

52 cardsGrades 6–8, Grades 9–12

US Symbols, Landmarks and Holidays

The flag, songs, monuments, famous places and national holidays of the United States.

71 cardsGrades K–2, Grades 3–5

The Three Branches of Government

What Congress, the president and the courts do, and how they check each other.

61 cardsGrades 3–5, Grades 6–8

Community Helpers

People in our community who help us, and what they do.

71 cardsPre-K, Grades K–2

Families, Neighborhoods and Communities

Words and ideas about families, rules, needs and wants, neighborhoods and getting along.

76 cardsPre-K, Grades K–2

Economics: Micro and Macro Concepts

Concepts from introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics, in plain wording.

70 cardsGrades 9–12, College

Economics Vocabulary

Core economics words: scarcity, supply, demand, markets, money, trade, and the economy.

76 cardsGrades 6–8, Grades 9–12

Economics for Kids: Choices, Goods and Trade

Needs and wants, goods and services, producers and consumers, trade, and making smart choices.

68 cardsGrades K–2, Grades 3–5

Money and Banking Basics

What money is, US coins and bills, saving, banks and borrowing.

76 cardsGrades 3–5, Grades 6–8

Psychology: Intro Terms

Key terms from introductory psychology: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion and social behavior.

78 cardsGrades 9–12, College

Sociology: Intro Terms

Key terms from introductory sociology: society, groups, roles, socialization, institutions and inequality.

77 cardsGrades 9–12, College

Cultures, Customs and Traditions

What culture is, and examples of food, clothing, greetings, music and customs from different parts of the world.

74 cardsGrades 3–5, Grades 6–8

Holidays and Celebrations Around the World

Festivals and holidays celebrated in many countries, with when and why people celebrate.

75 cardsGrades 3–5, Grades 6–8

World Religions: Basic Facts

Neutral, descriptive facts about the beliefs, texts, places and practices of major world religions.

76 cardsGrades 6–8, Grades 9–12