This is an option subject that runs for a full year.

Teacher in Charge: Tracey Derbyshire (DER)

This year-long course builds on students' skills from the junior Social Studies programme, and introduces key skills and content needed for Level 2 NCEA subjects. This course also combines skills and concepts from Media Studies and Psychology.

This course has a strong focus on examining social media to describe and evaluate social movements, perspectives and representation globally and in Aotearoa.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 92048 v4 Social Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of findings of a social inquiry

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92021 v4 Social Studies 1.2 - Describe a social action undertaken to support or challenge a system

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92050 v3 Social Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of decision made in relation to a contemporary social issue

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92049 v4 Social Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 1 credits

This course is endorsable