Level 1 Social Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Melanie Giles.
Internal Credits: 5-10 External Credits: 5-10
At Level 1, Senior Social Studies explores current social issues which affect ourselves, our communities and our world today. The focal areas will be based on factors which positively and negatively affect Human Rights and what they themselves can do about it. Students have input into the content of the course and can use areas of personal interest to drive project-based learning. Students will study a course of 15 credits based on their interests.
Pre-requisites
Nil - open entry
Pathway
Assessment Information
$150 - 2 day Level 1 Social Science field tripCredit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of findings of a Social Studies inquiry
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Social Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue
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Social Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of decisions made in relation to a contemporary social issue
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Social Studies 1.4 - Describe a social action undertaken to support or challenge a system
Disclaimer
NB: All courses offered are subject to viable class numbers and staff availability.
Any Credits and Standards listed on courses are only a guideline.