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SFDSGR6 Themes of SS
SFDS Grade 6 Themes of Social Studies
| Key Item | Definition |
|---|---|
| Geography | Geography is the study of the Earth's surface. It's land, water, and weather. |
| Physical region | A natural region with features such as coastlines, mountains, and rivers. |
| Climate | The weather of a region over a period of time. |
| Cultural Region | An area influenced by a certain culture. |
| Archaeologist | A scientist who studies the remains of human culture to learn about life long ago. |
| Anthropologist | A person who studies human cultures, patterns of migration, settlements, and human ancestors. |
| Ancestor | A family member who lived a long time ago. |
| Oral History | Stories told aloud and passed from one generation to the next. |
| Values | Beliefs about what a culture considers important in life. |
| Innovation | A new idea or way of doing something. |
| Cultural Diffusion | When a part of a culture spreads through many other cultures or areas. |
| Infusion | The introduction of one thing into another. |
| Producers | People who provide services and make the goods that people buy. |
| Consumers | People who buy the goods or use the services. |
| Gross Domestic Product | The cost of all the goods and services in any country. |
| Manufacturing Economy | An economy based on making products. |
| Service Economy | An economy based on providing services or doing certain tasks. |
| Economy | An economy is the way that goods and services are produced and distributed. |