Level 1 General Social Studies
L1GNST01 Course DescriptionTeacher 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
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Level 2 Business Studies, Level 2 Geography, Level 2 History, Level 2 Sociology
Career PathwaysParamedic, Police Officer, Elected Government Representative, Corrections Officer, Forensic Scientist, Fishery Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Security Officer/Guard, Parking Officer, Probation Officer, Court Registry Officer, Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Animator/Digital Artist, Air Force Officer, Archivist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)There will be at least 1 field trip.
Laptop
Exercise book
Pens
Pencils
Higlighters