Year 10 Social Studies in the community

10SSB
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Weston

This course aims to give greater breadth and depth to a student’s social science knowledge gained in the compulsory course, further developing the critical thinking skills required for the 21st century. 

What do you want your future to look like?

We live in a globalised world - what does that mean?

Contexts will be taken from current local or global events. 

In the past these have included (and may be selected from):

  • The Antarctica Experience
  • Human Rights - Past, Present, Future
  • Ethical Consumerism
  • Movement of People - what this means for New Zealand


Faculties:

Social Science


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

NCEA Level 1 Accounting, NCEA Level 1 Economics, NCEA Level 1 Geography, NCEA Level 1 History

Career Pathways

Archivist, Police Officer, Historian, Barrister, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Psychologist, Trainer, Communications Professional, Community Development Worker, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Economist, Records Adviser, Human Resources Adviser, Health Promoter, Librarian, Library Assistant, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Policy Analyst, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Court Registry Officer, Marketing Specialist, Psychotherapist, Support Worker, Epidemiologist

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1B8 exercise book, coloured pencils, glue stick, and a personal device is preferable.

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.