Social Studies

Learning in the social studies will enable me to:  

• develop my understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of my local and national heritage within the world  

• broaden my understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present  

• develop my understanding of my own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others  

• develop my 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. 

Resources:

Partnerships with Gairloch Museum and local MPs