Year 10 Social Studies in the community
10SSB Course DescriptionTeacher 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:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
NCEA Level 1 Commerce, NCEA Level 1 Geography, NCEA Level 1 History
Career PathwaysArchivist, 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/Stationery1B8 exercise book OR 40 page clear file, coloured pencils, glue stick, and a personal device.