7SST - Social Studies

Aims of the Course:

The aim of the Year 7 Social Science course is to instill an understanding of the interplay between societies, cultures, and the environment. The focus is on empowering students with the knowledge and skills needed to analyse social issues critically.

Topics:

Term 1-Transforming Te Taiao- Maori connection to the Natural world

Term 2-  Chaos: Understanding New Zealand's Past Disasters" 

Term 3- Navigating Change: Pacific Peoples' Cultural Sustenance in Aotearoa

Term 4- Broken Planet- "Harmony with Nature: Nurturing a Sustainable Future"

Other, eg. Field trips, Curriculum Enrichment:

• Possible use of Te Papa Museum online education-  https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/learn/for-educators/education-visits/custom-education-visit
• Possible visit to Auckland Museum
• https://learn.aucklandmuseum.com/resources?_gl=1*1lhj3sd*_ga*NzIxMzEzMzkwLjE3MDEzODg3NDQ.*_ga_Q1608KR6QQ*MTcwMTM4ODc0NC4xLjEuMTcwMTM4ODc0Ni41OC4wLjA.

Assessment:

NB: Refer to the Student Assessment Handbook for assessment rules.

Subject and Career Pathways:

This course leads into Year 8 Social Studies. Careers using social sciences include geographer, map maker, travel agent, town planner, historian, museum worker, retailer, tourism jobs, researcher, data analyst, journalist, teacher.