WELCOME TO

SOCIAL STUDIES

YEAR 9

Structure

•Why do we study Social Studies?• Social Studies Achievement Objectives• Year 9 Assessments•Order of topic studied

Why do we study Social studies?• Many think it is only about history so learning

dates, times and numbers

NO• Social Studies looks at not only our country’s

past but also the world• Understand where we came from and how/why

we are moulded into what we are today• Looks at ideals and defines people• the unique nation that we are today are by the

direct influences of our forefathers, and learning their history also gives us valuable insights to understanding ourselves

Achievement objectives

• 4 major units – Leadership and Change in China – Understand the

ways in which leadership have consequences for communities and societies. Understand that events have causes and effects

– Pacific Island Communities – understand how cultural interaction impacts on cultures and societies

– The Wild West – understand that people move between places and how this has consequences for people and the places

– Decision Makers – understand how systems of government in NZ operate and affect people’s lives and how NZ system compares to other systems

Achievement objectives

• 2 mini units –Skills and Writing – learn graphing

and mapping skills required in Social Studies. Learn skills required to write constructive essays. –Our Place in the World – understand

NZ’s place in the world and be able to locate and name major world and NZ natural and cultural features

Year 9 assessmentsUnit Name Common Assessment Task Exam

Skills Formative Test & Leadership Change in China Test

Skills & Literacy Section of Exam

Our Place in the World Country Assignment

Leadership and Change in China

China Test (CAT) – Topic Content, Skills & Writing

Pacific Island Communities

Pacific Hall of Fame Topic Content & Literacy Section

The Wild West Topic Content & Literacy Section

Decision Makers Topic Content & Literacy Section

Order of topic study

1.Our Place in the World2.Decision Makers3.Leadership and Change in

China4.The Wild West5.Pacific Island Communities