Social Studies
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
2021-2022 UIL Social Studies High School Topic: The Modern Olympic Movement and the Politics of Sport
Primary Reading Selection: Rome 1960: The Olympics that Changed the World by David Maraniss
(paperback edition subtitle: The Summer Olympics that Stirred the World) Simon & Schuster
The Reading List and Supplemental Resource list has been updated for 2021-2022 and can be found on the right-hand side of this webpage under Social Studies Topic for you to download.
web: www.tepbooks.com
State Contest Director
Andrew Bates
abates@sabinepass.net
CONTEST HANDBOOK
Social Studies Topic
- 2022-2023 Reading List and Terms_Tentative 5/9/22 (Check back for complete list)
- 2021-22 Reading List and Terms (Final as of August 2021)
- 2020-2021 Reading List and Terms (updated July 6, 2020)
- Historical List of Topics
Sample Test
(Not based on current reading list).