Glenfield College
9 Social Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms P. Buddle.
Year 9 Social Studies
Social Studies enables students to participate in a changing society as confident, informed and responsible citizens. Students will investigate and explore important social issues, make decisions, work co-operatively and build their knowledge of their history, their land, and their society.
At Year 9 the teaching programme covers four Social Studies Achievement Objectives through a thematic approach, and is aimed at providing students a varied programme of study that is relevant, engaging and future focused.
1. Migration and Culture
Who are we and where have we come from?
2. Sustainability and Globalisation
Climate change, our use of resources, and the shrinking world
3. Citizenship and Government
Global and Local Citizenship and National and Local Government in New Zealand
4. Classics
Myths from the ancient world
Assessment
Students completing the Year 9 Social Studies programme will be assessed in each of the thematic topics studied in a means reflective of how they will be assessed in NCEA Level 1.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Contribution requested: $10 for trip.
Stationery required for this course: 1 x 1B5 exercise book, coloured pencils and glue stick.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Students completing the Year 9 Social Studies programme will be assessed in each of the thematic topics studied in a means reflective of how they will be assessed in NCEA Level 1.Disclaimer
- Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose.
- If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice
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