I&S

Concepts and Objectives

The key concepts for individuals and societies are:

CHANGE
GLOBAL INTERACTIONS
TIME, PLACE & SPACE
SYSTEMS

The objectives for individuals and societies are:

A: KNOWING & UNDERSTANDING
B: INVESTIGATING
C: COMMUNICATION
D: CRITICAL THINKING

For more about key concepts, see this document.

What learning routines are used in this subject area?

Investigation cycleV2.pdf

General resources

Action planning

Google Doc

Action plan template

TrelloInfinitely flexible. Incredibly easy to use. Great mobile apps. It's free. Trello keeps track of everything, from the big picture to the minute details.

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OPVL info and templates

OPVL

OPVL template

Evaluating the research process

Evaluate a research process

Essay writing

ISH Essay Guide Years 9 - 11 (Pilot, PDF with links to Google docs).pdf

Thesis statements

PEEL paragraph

These are essential for effectively communicating your ideas in an essay.

Counter-claims

Counter-claims are opposing views on the question being asked, which you will rebut to build your argument.

Geography resources

Year 9 Tectonics unit https://sites.google.com/ishthehague.nl/tectonics-year-9/unit-overview

Year 10 Population and Migration unit: https://sites.google.com/ishthehague.nl/y10populationandmigration/home

Historical investigations

You find a copy of this book in the homeroom.
It has guided investigations for topics like protest groups, improvements in medicine and healthcare and the reasons why nations go to war (plus lots more).
Lots of fun activities.
Take a look!

Other activity ideas

Complete these short activities and choose whether to make them into larger investigations.

I&S activity ideas

Individuals and Societies in the news

Can you find inspiration for investigations in these stories? Start by choosing a story that interests you and making a list of questions that you have.

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