Whangarei Girls’ High School
Level 3 Social Studies with Media Studies*
3SST
Course Description
In L3 Social Studies students will critically examine social and political issues in New Zealand and overseas. This internal course challenges students to think critically about society, the people in power and will help them to become informed citizens. Learning can be decided with the teacher as the year progresses and as social issues arise.
Learning Opportunities
In this course you will need to:
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- Critical Thinking Skills - to think critically about the people who are in positions of power and implications of this. How these people are represented in the media. Racism in societies, both nationally and overseas.
| - Protests in Iran - Exploring the civil unrest and protests against the government of Iran associated with the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini in 2022.
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- Collaboration - Students will be encouraged to work in groups and contribute to class discussions. Be mindful and respectful of all opinions.
| - Black Lives Matter - The causes, the actions and the consequences of this social action on society from America to Aotearoa. How racism has been ingrained in society and how this issue can be addressed.
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- Communication Skills - to share your thoughts and listen to others. To continue to develop both your written and verbal communication skills.
| - Aotearoa Police representation in the media - How the Police are represented and choose to represent themselves in the media and the consequences of this.
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| - Additional context can be decided by students and the teacher.
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Year Levels/Departments:
Seniors, Social Studies
Resources Required
1B8 exercise book, gluesticks, pens.