L1GNST01

Level 1 General Social Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Rea.

Level 1 General Social Science

This course is for learners who want to try a range of subjects before committing to them at NCEA Level 2 as it replaces all the half courses.  It is also for learners who want a different selection for their Hauora selection at level !

Learners will try geography, history, and sociology during the year and can do an NCEA Level 1 assessment for each subject.  There will be a range of activities from practical ( including fieldwork and service opportunities) to digital, literacy, numeracy and research activities. Each term will bring a new subject and a different set of activities and contexts ( from local to global).  

Learners will develop communication, literacy, oracy, creativity, problem-solving, numeracy, research and collaborative skills during the year.

There will be one optional field trip in the Geography term

Social Science is a gateway to many different subjects, employment and educational opportunities


Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

There will be at least 1 field trip.
Laptop
Exercise book
Pens
Pencils
Higlighters

Pathway

Career Pathways

Course Skills

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91933 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 92025 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92049 v3
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.