Through social studies, our pupils develop their understanding of the world by learning about other people and their values, in different times, places and circumstances; they also develop their understanding of their environment and of how it has been shaped. They will also focus on the historical, social, geographic, economic and political changes that have shaped Scotland. Our pupils will also learn about human achievements an about how to make sense of changes in society, of conflicts and of environmental issues.
Our programme of Social Studies follows the experiences and outcomes of Curriculum for Excellence and has been structured under three main organisers:
- People, past events and societies
- People, place and environment
- People in society, economy and business
Our teachers will use this framework to assist our pupils in acquiring knowledge, which will help them to make sense of their own and other environments. The development of skills is also an essential aspect of learning. This is approached through active learning, problem solving, finding and recording and reporting – all aimed at developing an inquiring mind.
