Social Studies

Under the banner of Social Studies children will learn about the history, heritage and culture of Scotland and they will develop an appreciation of their local and national heritage within the world.

The topics that are taught in Redwell are taught through an IDL (Inter Disciplinary Learning) approach. This is a planned approach to learning which uses links across different subjects or disciplines to enhance learning.

Through participation in Social Studies tasks, children will be given opportunities to:

· broaden their understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present

· develop their understanding of their 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.

*Information taken from the Curriculum for Excellence Social Studies Experience and Outcomes document.