Year 9 Social Science

The Social Studies programme is constantly evolving in order to develop the knowledge and skills that students will need in the 21st century. This will enable them to:

• Develop understanding of ideas about changing global societies as we enter a new technological age.
• Continue to develop understandings of Aotearoa New Zealand histories.
• Appropriately contribute in local, national and global communities.
• Evaluate the sustainability of alternative social, economic, political and environmental practices.
• Explore and analyse people’s values and perspectives.
• Engage critically with societal happenings through an ongoing current events programme.