Making Social Studies and History Enjoyable through Effective Study Methods

Studying social studies and history can be made easier and enjoyable by frequent exposure to related content and using effective note-taking methods.

### Tips for Studying Social Studies and History with Ease and Enjoyment
* 📚 "**Social studies, science, and history subjects** share a lot of content in common."
* 🎓 Subjects that are heavily emphasized in schools, especially those with significant weight in entrance exams, are called **practical tool curriculums**.
* 🧠 They are important because they test the **ability to study various disciplines at university**.
* 📖 "Encountering in-depth academic subjects during middle and high school helps students **understand their aptitude better**."
* 📚 "By effectively learning the content, students can **taste the joy of studying for the first time**."
* 📚 In the long term, it is helpful to be exposed to **related content frequently**.
* 📝 In the short term, it is beneficial to use the **Cornell note-taking method** to organize important content.

Hello, this is Shinsaeng. I have been posting videos on the reasons why social studies and history have been difficult for some people. In reality, social studies and history are very interesting subjects. So today, I would like to talk about how to study these subjects easily and enjoyably. You may hear that social studies, science, and history subjects contain a lot of content in common. On the other hand, subjects that are particularly emphasized in schools, especially those that have a significant weight in entrance exams, have a lot of tools. Subjects like Korean language, which actually emphasize reading and listening abilities, are close to those subjects. The effectiveness of the content you read will be related to the effects I just mentioned. The same goes for English.

Can you read any content and listen to any content? Because of these things, I can say that it is closely related to the practical tool curriculum. Why did Newton and Leibniz invent calculus? Calculus itself is not the purpose, but it was invented as a tool to calculate something. We can easily solve various problems in economics using calculus. Therefore, we call these subjects a practical tool curriculum. Generally, they are dealt with importantly in the university mathematics ability test. The reason is that the university mathematics ability test is an exam that asks whether you have the ability to study various disciplines at university. In the future, if you want to study at university, you need to know how to read, listen, and speak. You need to be able to solve various problems related to different disciplines. That's why.

During middle and high school, students tend to consider these subjects very important. Subjects like Korean, math, history, and science provide an opportunity to think about which subjects suit their aptitude better. From the students' perspective, encountering these in-depth academic subjects allows them to truly understand what real learning is and experience the challenge of studying for the first time. By learning the content effectively, they can taste the joy of studying for the first time. They might think, So this is it, or Oh, this is actually interesting, for the first time. Therefore, when various effects of the content are combined, students can truly savor the taste of studying. So, how can we make studying social studies or history easier and more enjoyable? I can first divide it into long-term and short-term approaches. In the long term, it is helpful to engage with related content more frequently.

It's good to be exposed. If you are an elementary school student, it would be really nice to do it right now. You just need to accept various related knowledge without the need to organize it. There's no need to memorize everything. Just listen to various words. The biggest problem of friends who find studying difficult is that they lack vocabulary. I've mentioned before that students are very familiar with colloquial language and slang. However, they often struggle with formal language used in books or articles. So, it's actually good to encounter Chinese characters more. First of all, it's good for students to be familiar with formal words while reading various books. Especially in subjects like society and history, it's good to encounter relevant and fragmentary knowledge. So, regarding history, I would recommend reading it back in elementary school.

I have introduced books before. The best thing is to read various books related to it. However, these days, many friends find it difficult to read books again. So, it is not necessary to only encounter such fragmented knowledge through books. Therefore, watching good videos related to world history can also be very helpful. There are many excellent videos targeting students. Among the ones I have seen, I would like to recommend a video called Time Compass from EBS, which is a great content from around the world. Time Compass is an educational animation for children, produced in Spain, as far as I know, and has been aired on EBS. You can easily find it on YouTube as well. Since it is an animation, it is very easy, fun, and witty.

The content is very rich, so important information is almost always included. Some people have mentioned that it's not very fun because the stories are missing from the world history we learn in school. It's well put together with good stories. Therefore, I think it would be very helpful for elementary school students to watch this animation called Time Compass. Also, regarding content related to the world, one of our subscribers introduced a YouTube channel called 열국뮤직 (Yeolguk Music) to me. I checked it out once, and they express very important core content related to world history through songs and raps. I thought this could be very helpful for friends these days. I also thought history teachers at school could make good use of it.

I realized that there are not only history subjects but various subjects, and I wondered how you could present this kind of content. Therefore, I thought that friends who like songs and rhythms but find it difficult to memorize and encounter various words might find this content quite helpful. In the long run, I felt that exposing oneself to various books, experiencing exposure to various knowledge from numerous media such as video media would be quite helpful in making it easier to study society and history in the future. Certainly, friends with a lot of prior knowledge need to have confidence and interest during school hours. They enjoy it a bit more than other friends because they know a little more, and as I mentioned before, friends who know something enjoy it all the way through school.

When things are organized, I feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment, enjoy studying, and find it interesting. Therefore, in the long run, being exposed to various kinds of knowledge seems important. Now, in the short term, you should study society and history. When studying, as I mentioned before, you need to awaken to the method of using textbooks, supplementary materials provided by teachers, and organizing by yourself. Recently, I have been organizing notes with 1st-grade middle school students. Many think that students will dislike taking notes. Surely, there will be some friends who don't like it. It can be a bit of a hassle to write, but surprisingly, quite a few friends like it more than you think. I thought about outsourcing, and something about studying properly.

I feel a bit emotional. I think having a sense of study sensitivity is very important. One's own emotions related to learning should feel proud and positive so that they can study diligently and consistently in the future. Confidence should also be developed. Oh, I feel like I am studying, like I know something. It feels a bit proud and rewarding. While organizing notes, I felt like our 1st-year friends could feel that I am really studying. First, I will show you the notes that I and our friends organized. Our friends are very good at organizing notes. Let me show you one friend's notes. Overall, this is how we are studying. Ah, by organizing notes in this way while attending classes, we call it the Cornell note-taking method, invented at Cornell University.

I think this is the way I heard it. First of all, I summarize one topic on a page like this. I write the topic above, usually the title of the chapter or section. Then, on the left, I draw a line like this, making it easy to see what topic to study, and on the right, I summarize the important contents. In my case, I tend to highlight the important contents in different colors. I study more prominently the content that needs more attention and make notes of necessary pictures or related important words. This is not something I asked for; it's how this friend, upon entering, found out the words that were important but unknown to him and organized them like this on his own. Here, there are actually parts that I wrote.

There are many, but in the case of this friend, you can see that they understand when listening, and you can see that they have made notes of important contents together. In subjects like society and history, it is very important to organize important content by oneself. By organizing notes like this, you unknowingly learn more through the process of writing by hand. The way of organizing information can vary depending on the content. For example, in cases where quality or important points are crucial, you can centralize various notes around a map. In subjects like society, tables are also quite important. If you determine that items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are important in climate change, you can write down that content on the left side of the Cornell Note and organize related information on the right side. This way, the learning content can be grasped at a glance, and it can help the information stick in your mind.

When summarizing historical trends, Cornell-style notes are quite helpful. You can write the main historical stem on the left and details on the right. Moreover, you can use red for more essential content. When studying society, there are many cases where you need to compare these two types of content. In fact, not only in social studies but in all subjects, all disciplines focus on classification. By comparing something in terms of commonalities and differences, you can understand the concept more clearly. Typically, in textbooks, there are explanations about the parliamentary system and related explanations about the presidential system. By organizing this into a table and comparing it, students can understand the content more clearly. Let's take a look at another friend's notes.

If you have studied the topic of reading maps, you can organize the key words on the left and details related to them on the right. It is effective to highlight some important contents in this way. Below, write about the points you were curious about and the new things you learned, in about 1-2 paragraphs, while imagining yourself as the main character of today's class. These aspects can be considered essential in Cornell Notes. In the first year of middle school social studies, there is a lot of content related to climate, which is the most extensive and challenging part to learn. Just by looking at what this friend has summarized, you can see at a glance the temperate regions and arid climate regions. The summary is well organized to the extent that you can see the symbols, characteristics, distribution, residents' way of life, and how things are changing these days.

When studying this part, there is a well-organized table of contents listing what needs to be understood, with numbers on the right side highlighting important points. Subjects like social studies and history are crucial for grasping the overall core. It's essential to understand what is being conveyed, so having a clear outline is crucial. When organizing notes and summarizing on your own, it's helpful to start by outlining the major topics and then gradually delve into the details. Especially in history, it's common to encounter issues where the chronological order of eras is essential. When studying for the first time, focus on grasping the big picture by understanding the chronological order and the overall content. Then, when studying for the second time, memorizing important details can also be an effective method.

Thank you very much for watching the video today. I sincerely appreciate everyone who watched it. I will see you next time.

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Making Social Studies and History Easier to Study and Enjoy

Social studies and history are important subjects that provide a practical tool curriculum for students.

These subjects are crucial for developing the ability to study various disciplines at the university level.

By effectively learning the content, students can experience the joy of studying and better understand their aptitude for different subjects.

The Benefits of Exposing Elementary School Students to World History

Exposing students to formal language and fragmented knowledge through books can improve their vocabulary and understanding of history.

Watching educational videos like Time Compass and Yeolguk Music on YouTube can also provide rich and fun content, helping students engage with world history in a more enjoyable way.

These resources not only benefit students but can also be valuable for history teachers in schools.

The Importance of Diverse Knowledge in Studying Society and History

Being exposed to various books and media can make studying society and history easier in the future.

In the short term, it's important to awaken to the method of using textbooks and organizing notes when studying.

The Cornell note-taking method can be a helpful tool for studying and organizing notes effectively.

The Importance of Organizing Notes for Learning

Organizing notes helps in better understanding and retention of important information, especially in subjects like society and history.

Different methods like Cornell Notes, tables, and color-coding can be used for effective organization.

Comparing and contrasting information is crucial for clear understanding across all disciplines.

Mastering Map Reading: A Comprehensive Guide

Middle school social studies covers extensive climate topics, including temperate and arid regions, symbols, characteristics, distribution, and residents' way of life.

Organizing notes with a clear outline is crucial for grasping the core content of subjects like social studies and history.

It's important to start by outlining major topics and then delving into details, as well as focusing on the chronological order of eras for a better understanding.