Social Subjects at Greenhills
Social Subjects at Greenhills
Understanding the world and our place in it
Social Subjects help children to make sense of the world around them and their role within it. Through learning about people, places, the past and how society works, children develop the knowledge and skills they need to become responsible, informed citizens.
This area of the curriculum helps children to:
understand their local community and the wider world
develop curiosity and ask questions
think critically about information
learn how to make fair and responsible choices
At Greenhills, social subjects are delivered in a way that is active, engaging and inclusive for all learners.
π Our approach
We teach social subjects through meaningful contexts that link to real life.
Children learn through:
enquiry and investigation
discussion and sharing their views
practical activities and visits
digital technology and research
This helps them to develop a deeper understanding of their learning.
π°οΈ People, past events and societies (History)
Children explore:
their own lives and family history
important events and people from the past
how life has changed over time
They learn to:
ask questions
compare the past with the present
use different sources of evidence
πΊοΈ People, place and environment (Geography)
Children learn about:
their local area and Scotland
countries around the world
maps and how to use them
the environment and how to care for it
This helps them understand global citizenship and sustainability.
ποΈ People in society, economy and business
Children develop an understanding of:
how communities work
fairness and equality
money and enterprise
the world of work
They learn how to make responsible choices and understand their role in society.
π¬ Skills for learning, life and work
Social subjects help children to:
research and present information
work with others
debate and discuss respectfully
think critically about what they see and hear
These are important skills for the future.
π Inclusive for all
We ensure all children can access social subjects by using:
visual and digital resources
real-life and sensory experiences
stories and role play
communication-friendly approaches
This allows learners all of our learners to take part and achieve success.
How parents and families can help at home
π£οΈ Talk about the world around you
You can:
discuss local news and events
talk about your own childhood and family history
look at maps when planning journeys
π Explore your local area
Visit:
parks
libraries
museums
places of interest in the community
π° Involve your child in real-life decisions
Let them:
help plan a shopping list or budget
talk about jobs and different types of work
make choices and explain their thinking
π Encourage curiosity
When your child asks questions, explore the answers together by:
looking in books
searching online together
watching educational programmes
Social subjects help children to understand their community, their country and their world. At Greenhills, we support every child to become a curious, informed and responsible citizen.