11SSTI

Year 11 Social Studies Semester Two

Course Description

In 11 Social Studies, students explore current social issues and are encouraged to actively critique and participate in the world around them. This course focuses on people, rights, responsibilities and consequences of different interactions. It aims to develop students’ ability to think and write critically, to compare differing perspectives and to forge their own informed, knowledge based perspective.

Each semester we will run different topics and assessments. You can choose either Semester One or Semester Two based on your interests - or, you might like to do both semesters. There is also the possibility of a trip to Wellington at the end of the year, to explore parliament and other places of interest. 

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Communication - communicating individual ideas and opinions relevant to differing contexts.

In Semester Two we will explore how different ideologies shape society. Students will get a chance to conduct their own inquiry into a social issue. Topics can be decided between the class and teacher. Examples include:

  • The impact of social media on different groups
  • Youth and gender rights.
  • Contemporary political or cultural conflicts.
  • How we can participate in challenging and changing laws and societal norms.
  • Information use - disseminating between fact and opinion, by using multiple sources of information.


  • Critical thinking - evaluating the connections between evidence and ideas, identifying patterns and constructing knowledge.


  • Creativity - exploring different solutions to the issues faced by individuals and groups in society.





Resources Required

1B5 or 1B8 exercise book, pens

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 5
Internal Assessed Credits: 5
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92049 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 5
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0