10SST - Social Studies

Aims of the Course:

Social Studies explores people, places and events. In Year 10, we explore how people and societies have influenced our physical environment and will influence the future for our world. Understanding the issues, pressures and resources available in society allows students to fully engage with the perspectives and problems of today. Students investigate and inquire into areas of interest, using the skills of literacy, research, speaking and presenting to demonstrate their understanding.

Topics:

• Transforming Environments: Students will look at the New Zealand environment and how the actions of people - both Maori and European - have caused irreparable damage. 
• Building the Future: Students will explore how the uneven distribution of resources creates problems in society and for the planet. We will look at how our history shaped our current economy and how world economies influence NZ.
• Olympics of Controversy: We will use the 2024 Paris Olympics as an opportunity to explore NZ in the world, how the Olympics have developed from their original intention, and how the Olympics have been used as an occasion to protest.

Assessment:

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

Subject and Career Pathways:

Year 10 Social Studies leads into the study of Year 11 History, Geography, and Economics. Careers using social studies include geographer, map maker, travel agent, town planner, historian, museum worker, retailer, tourism jobs, researcher, data analyst, economist, anthropologist, journalist, teacher.