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.

🌍 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.

🕰️ 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
  
  

🗺️ 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.

🏛️ 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.

💬 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.

🌈 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

🗣️ 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
  
  

🌍 Explore your local area

Visit:

• parks

• libraries

• museums

• places of interest in the community
  
  

💰 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
  
  

📚 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.