Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 9 Social Studies

Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Social Studies	9	Open entry.
10 Social Studies	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Geography	1	Open entry.
Level 1 History	1	Open entry.
Level 1 Social Studies	1	Open entry.

Year 9 Social Studies is derived from the Social Sciences learning area of the NZC and aims to enable students to participate in a changing society as informed, confident and responsible citizens. Students’ learning is based around four conceptual strands: Identity, Culture and Organisation, Place and Environment, Continuity and Change, The Economic World. This provides a foundation for the separate Social Science disciplines offered in the senior secondary school.
Topics include:
-Shaping Our Nation
-The Shaky Isles
-Mighty Pacific
-Power to the People!

Departments:

Social Sciences - Humanities, Year 9

Pathway

Year 10 Social Studies