1ZPAS

NCEA Level 1 People and Society

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr B. Silk.

People and Society is about people — who they are, what they do, how they change, and what happens to them. Students learn how to participate in society as informed, responsible, critical, and active citizens. This subject emphasises experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and connectedness with the wider world. Social Studies inquiry and social action are integral to Social Studies.

Throughout this course, students will,

* understand and use appropriate inquiry frameworks that are culturally sustaining and ethically sound

* ask questions, gather information, and examine the background to important societal issues and events

* explore and analyse values and perspectives related to these ideas and issues

* consider the ways in which people make decisions and participate in social action




Course Overview

Term 1
Students are able to demonstrate understanding of findings of a Social Studies inquiry.

Term 2
Acquire skills in identifying a social iissue and either challenging a chosen system or supporting it

Term 3
Students are able to demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Social Studies

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A personal laptop is essential for this course. If obtaining one is a barrier, please contact Ben Silk, the Kaihautu/Head of Social Sciences, at .

Pathway

Completing and passing this course allows you to pick up other social science department subjects at level 2.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92048 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of findings of a Social Studies inquiry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92049 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92050 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of decisions made in relation to a contemporary social issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92051 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.4 - Describe a social action undertaken to support or challenge a system


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0