Taupo-nui-a-Tia College Taupo-nui-a-Tia College

Year 10 Social Studies in the community

10SSB
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. du Plessis.

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, and developed around student interest from within the class.

In the past these have included:

  • The Antarctica Experience
  • Civilisations
  • Conflicts - past and present
  • The significance of Tropical Rainforest exploitation



Faculties:

Social Science


Pathway

NCEA Level 1 Commerce, NCEA Level 1 Geography, NCEA Level 1 History



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

1B8 exercise book OR 40 page clear file, coloured pencils, glue stick, and a personal device.