Some of the 10 Thematic Strands of Social Studies in the National

question 29

Multiple Choice

Some of the 10 thematic strands of social studies in the National Standards for Social Studies are:

• A) global connections, culture, and individual focus.
• B) power, authority, and autonomy.
• C) individual development and identity, culture, and global connections.
• D) culture, individuality, and commercialism.

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Definitions:

Amphetamines

A class of psychoactive drugs that stimulate the central nervous system, increasing energy and alertness.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, often used for their sedative and anxiolytic effects.

Hallucinogens

A category of drugs that can alter and distort perceptions of time and space, alter mood, produce feelings of unreality, and cause hallucinations; also called psychedelics.

Marijuana

A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes, known for its effects like altered senses and mood changes.