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Contemporary's GED Social Studies
Kenneth Tamarkin
Jeri W. Bayer

Applying Social Studies Concepts

Chapter Outline


Application

(See page 43)

Application: the ability to use facts, concepts, and theories in new situations

Applying Given Ideas

(See pages 43–52)

Applying given ideas consists of choosing an application of a given concept or principle.

  • matching defined categories with given situations
  • interpreting given ideas from political cartoons, maps, tables, charts, and graphs

Applying Remembered Ideas

(See pages 53–58)

Applying remembered ideas consists of using knowledge you have gained from prior learning or experience:

  • facts learned in social studies classes
  • newspapers, magazines, and books
  • TV and the Internet