Social Studies 3 (S1)
XSST Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Tim Clarke.
PrerequisitesIf you choose this course you should have been close to passing Level Two or have passed Level Two with a mixture of Achievement Standards and Unit standards.
NB: You must select an even number of Semester Courses.
Social Studies learning area is about how societies work and how people participate and interact with their beliefs, each other and their environment.
History Research and Understanding. Construct a Research Folder and produce a Chapter of a text on that topic.
Course Overview
Term 1
Develop your knowledge and skills which enable you to investigate social life.
Develop a sociological understanding of the importance of society and culture and an appreciation of how your own society and culture impact upon you.
Term 2
Develop your awareness of cultural diversity within New Zealand.
Participate effectively in New Zealand's changing social political and economic environment.
Term 3
N/A
Term 4
N/A
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