Social Studies
- This links to the original constitution. What distinguishes it is the link entitled “what it means.” What it means paraphrases the particular area of the constitution the viewer is reading. This enables regular citizens without special training to understand both the constitution and its amendments. There is also a tab entitled “issues” that lists the interaction of the Supreme Court interpretations of the constitution. It is particularly readable since it places the developments in various issues on a time line to let the reader know how each issue has changed in meaning.
- Read the (the first ten amendments) and fill out the studyguide.
- Right away following the 1789 meeting, the first congress of the United States started to consider a bill of rights. James Madison led the movement and proposed amendments about individual rights. George Washington, the first president, had promised to support individual rights amendments. Each individual state had to ratify (approve) the constitution and the Bill of Rights made that approval more likely.
- Are you ready to be a citizen? Citizenship One
- These short quizzes are similar to citizenship tests. They are fun for quick review, and are full of basic information about the US.
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Are you ready to be a citizen? Citizenship_Two
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If you find these quizzes difficult at first, simply try them a few times to learn the information.
- The Gilded Age started after the Civil War lasting until the early 1900's. During this time the United States moved from an agricultural economy to a mixed economy. Millionaires were made and huge businesses came into being. The abuses in these businesses made safety laws necessary.
Ancient Civilizations all have one element in common. That element is easy access to water. Follow this link and study the river delta.
This site gives you practice on test style questions. An answer key is at the bottom to use for feedback.
Play this game to learn the locations of States. Play as often as you wish to earn a hundred percent.
Financial Planning The NEFE Financial Planning Program
- Students work through this entire financial literacy program online. Simply print out each lesson. Mrs. Fischer can help you correct and discuss the assignments in class. Also, students needing a financial planning certificate can take this financial planning class in Social Studies at Adult Education in room 120.
Practice Test
If you wish to take a half length practice social studies test click the link above.
Government Flashcards These flash cards help you gain some of the vocabulary used in the GED social studies test.
Flashcards Economics These flash cards help you gain some of the vocabulary used in the GED social studies test.
