The Catlins Area School
Level 2 Social Science
SOSC2
Course Description
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
The Social Sciences course at Level Two continues on from the Level One course but a learner could easily pick this subject up in Level Two for the first time.The units look at the dynamic relationships between the land and people throughout the world in many different situations and lessons that can be learned from these relationships.
This course will be developed in conjunction with the learners and may include any combination of Economics, Geography, Tourism and History standards depending on the interests of the class and individuals.
It will be based on local, national and international topics and be a combination of external and internal assessment.
In previous years topics covered included : Endangered species and their implications for people, Haast Hollyford Road, Apartheid in South Africa, Tourism in The Catlins, NZ as a Tourist Destination, World Tourist destinations and an individual History Research unit.
Learning Areas:
Social Sciences
Pathway
Level 3 Social Science, Level 3 Tourism
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Field trips depending on topics chosen