9 Social Studies

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.