Social Science (10SSTS)

Course Outline
Social Science is about how societies work and how people can participate as critical, active, informed and responsible citizens. Topics are drawn from New Zealand and around the world, from the past, present and future and include Human Rights, World Inequalities, Migration and Protest.

Social Science aims to help students develop knowledge, ideas and skills that will contribute to their understanding of:
- identity, culture and organisation
- the relationships that exist between people and the environment, the past and present and to imagine possible futures
- their role in the economy and how economic decisions affect individuals and communities
- the social inquiry approach to learning

Field trips and guest speakers’ visits to the College are an important part of the Social Studies programme and students will take part when appropriate, as well as integrating what they have learned at Kahunui.


Assessment
A range of different class based activities including both group and individual tasks.
Internal examinations.

Recommended Prior Achievement Level
This course is open to all students

Cost
N/A