Whangaparaoa College
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
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data
NZQA Info
History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.
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