Social Studies
State Contest Director
Andrew Bates
abates@sabinepass.net
Social Studies Topic
Sample Test
Integrating Social Studies into Classroom Instruction
Elements of the Contest
The Social Studies Contest consists of 45 objective questions and an essay. Students are expected to master primary reading selections, as well as specific documents, and to be familiar with general-knowledge social studies concepts and terms. Each year, the contest focuses on a different topic area and a reading list that is provided by UIL.
Social Studies Overview Video
Additional Information
2017-2018 UIL Social Studies High School Topic: In the Shadow of the Red Bear: Russia and the former Soviet Union
Primary Reading Selection: Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire, by David Remnick
Please download the Book and Supplemental Resource list for 2017-2018 found on the right hand side of this webpage under Social Studies Topic.
web: http://www.tepbooks.com
For A+ Social Studies information, please click here.
