Social Studies: The purpose of the Social Studies Contest is to challenge high school students to read widely and deeply in the areas of social studies.

Particularly, students will be required to:

(1) expand and apply their understanding of the nature of geography and the physical setting of the earth to physical and cultural environments.

(2) expand and apply their understanding of the governmental systems.

(3) expand and apply their understanding of historical trends, movements and eras, the impact and significant of time and place, cause and effect, and change over time.

Social Studies Link: http://www.uiltexas.org/academics/social-studies

Coach: Mr. Tony Fredrickson Room P17B