S1 SOCIAL SUBJECTS

Young people have 4 periods of Social Studies in S1. During this time they will cover aspects of Geography, History and Modern Studies in Scotland, the UK, Europe and the wider world covering Level 3 of the Broad General Education.

 

The Social Subjects Course enables young people to:

• develop their understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of local and national heritage within the world
• broaden their understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present
• develop their understanding of my own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others
• develop their understanding of the principles of democracy and citizenship through experience of critical and independent thinking
• explore and evaluate different types of sources and evidence
• learn how to locate, explore and link periods, people and events in time and place
• learn how to locate, explore and link features and places locally and further afield
• engage in activities which encourage enterprising attitudes
• develop an understanding of concepts that stimulate enterprise and influence business
• establish firm foundations for lifelong learning and for further specialised study and careers

 

Skills developed in Social Studies include:

• Describing information from a variety of sources including written, graphs, diagrams, maps, tables, pictures
• Explaining answers by giving reasons why
• Comparing information from different sources
• Placing events in chronological order
• Decision making and supporting with evidence
• Map Skills including grid referencing, contours and map symbols
• Making an informed conclusion and supporting with evidence
• Research techniques using websites, textbooks, interviews, surveys and fieldwork
• Processing techniques including drawing graphs, diagrams, pictures, maps and written information
• Presentation techniques including discussion, debate, PowerPoints, talks, presentation boards, formal reports and leaflets

 

The Unit areas included in the S1 Course are:

• Invaders to Settlers
• The Equality Gap – Life in Scotland Today
• Spectacular Scotland
• Climate
• Castles
• Citizenship
• Outdoor Learning Programme with opportunity to gain a John Muir Award

 

Social Media – follow the Faculty of Social Subjects and RMPS on Social Media:

Instagram: @socialsubjects­­_ihs

Twitter: @IHSSocialSubjec

Facebook: InverkeithingHSSocialSubjects

 

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S2 SOCIAL SUBJECTS

 

 Young people have 4 periods of Social Studies in S2. During this time they will cover aspects of Geography, History and Modern Studies in Scotland, the UK, Europe and the wider world covering Levels 3 and 4 of the Broad General Education.

 

The Social Subjects Course enables young people to:

• develop their understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of local and national heritage within the world
• broaden their understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present
• develop their understanding of my own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others
• develop their understanding of the principles of democracy and citizenship through experience of critical and independent thinking
• explore and evaluate different types of sources and evidence
• learn how to locate, explore and link periods, people and events in time and place
• learn how to locate, explore and link features and places locally and further afield
• engage in activities which encourage enterprising attitudes
• develop an understanding of concepts that stimulate enterprise and influence business
• establish firm foundations for lifelong learning and for further specialised study and careers

 

Skills developed in Social Studies include:

• Describing information from a variety of sources including written, graphs, diagrams, maps, tables, pictures
• Explaining answers by giving reasons why
• Comparing information from different sources
• Placing events in chronological order
• Decision making and supporting with evidence
• Map Skills including grid referencing, contours and map symbols
• Making an informed conclusion and supporting with evidence
• Research techniques using websites, textbooks, interviews, surveys and fieldwork
• Processing techniques including drawing graphs, diagrams, pictures, maps and written information
• Presentation techniques including discussion, debate, PowerPoints, talks, presentation boards, formal reports and leaflets

 

The Unit areas included in the S2 Course are:

• China – a Country study
• Environmental Hazards
• World War 2
• The Media
• Environmental Issues
• The Cold War
• Democracy and Pressure Groups
• Development and Global Fashion

 

Social Media – follow the Faculty of Social Subjects and RMPS on Social Media:

Instagram: @socialsubjects­­_ihs

Twitter: @IHSSocialSubjec

Facebook: InverkeithingHSSocialSubjects