What is Social Studies Vocabulary

Something that serves as proof for an argument being made.

• Evidence

• Credible

• Source

• Knowledge

Evidence that is believable and from a trustworthy source.

• Source

• Argument

• Compelling Question

• Credible

The place where you received your information

• Evidence

• Analyze

• Source

• Knowledge

understanding a topic

• analyze

• knowledge

• evaluate

• evidence

To examine something in detail for the purpose of explaining or interpreting.

• analyze

• evaluate

• argument

• knowledge

To make a judgement on the importance, value or worth of something.

• analyze

• argument

• knowledge

• evaluate

Taking a stand on a contended topic, explain one’s reasoning and provide evidence to make one’s case.

• analyze

• argument

• knowledge

• evidence

Based on a timeless theme, an unresolved issue or concern. They require someone to make an argument or take a stand.

• Supporting Questions

• Essential Questions

• Compelling Questions

• Standard Questions

Smaller, more specific questions meant to help guide someone to answer a compelling question.

• Standard Questions

• Supporting Questions

• Engaging Questions

• Compelling Questions

the ability to comprehend something

• analyze

• knowledge

• evaluate

• understand