11 Social Science Studies 3

11SS3
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms D. Hobbs

This course is designed for students who have an interest in Social Science but do not meet the entry requirements for 11 Geography or 11 History.

Students will:
• Cover a range of standards from the Earth Science, Geography and History subject areas. Emphasis is placed on improving basic skills and covering a range of credits at an ‘Achieved’ level. It cannot be taken in conjunction with either History or Geography

Pathway

12 Social Science Studies 3, 12 Travel and Tourism 4

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

11SS3 - Supplementary costs: Nil

Prerequisites

For students who do not qualify for entry into History (11HI1) or Geography (11GE1)
OR HoF approval


Credit Information
Assessment
Level
 Internal or
External
Credits
 L1 Literacy Credits UE Literacy Credits Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91043 v2 Social Studies 1.5 - Describe a social justice and human rights action
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
1
I
4
Y
A.S. 91013 v2 Geography 1.7 - Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
1
I
3
Y
A.S. 91012 v3 Geography 1.6 - Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 9
1
I
3
Y
A.S. 91011 v3 Geography 1.5 - Conduct geographic research, with direction
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 3
1
I
4
Y
Y
A.S. 91004 v3 History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
1
I
4
Y
A.S. 91002 v3 History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
1
I
4
Y
A.S. 90955 v3 Science 1.16 - Investigate an astronomical or Earth science event
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 1
Term: 1, Week: 6
1
I
4
Y
Total Credits
26
26
0
4

Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 26 credits.