Westlake Boys High School
Year 10 Social Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss H. Kennedy.
Year 10 Social Studies
Students study a range of topics that will prepare them for further study in the Social Sciences. These include the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s system of government and comparison with other government systems, the study of human rights, and extreme natural events.
Assessment
Students will be assessed with Common Assessment Tasks throughout the year, along with school-wide mid-year and end-of-year exams.
These marks count towards the students overall ranking in the year group.
Course Overview
Term 1
This term will focus on World War II and the Holocaust and human rights, with the case study of Parihaka. Students will learn to use historical evidence and construct narratives of cause and effect.
Term 2
This term will focus on extreme natural events; in particular, volcanoes and volcanic processes. Students will learn to explain how these processes create volcanic landforms.
Term 3
This term will be focused on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and government. Students will gain a more in-depth understanding of the history behind the treaty and its two different versions. Students will also learn about the significance of the treaty in today's society. In our government unit, students will gain an understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand's government, and the different types of government with a comparative case study.
Term 4
This term will focus on civil rights, both overseas, and in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will learn how to make ethical judgments about people's actions in the past.
Entry Criteria
All students in Year 10 will complete either Social Studies or Social Studies Extension.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material. It is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required.
Pathway
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.
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