9SST

9 Social Studies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms P. Jones.

MYP Individuals and Societies 

Compulsory Core Subject 

Objectives

Social Studies education aims to enable students to participate in a changing society as informed, confident, and responsible citizens.

The MYP objectives developed and assessed are

  • Knowing and Understanding.
  • Investigating.
  • Communicating.
  • Thinking Critically.

Content

Social Studies is a concept-based course. The three inquiry units explored across the year are

  • Our People.
  • Impact Players.
  • Kaitiaki Pasifika.

Assessment

These are assessed through 

  • Formal Writing - Paragraphs and essays.
  • Individual and group inquiry tasks.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $18.00 (incl gst) (My History My People workbook).
Associated Costs: Nil.

Pathway

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.