Pupils who choose to further their expertise in Modern Studies into S3 and S4 will undertake the study of units covering Democracy, Social issues and International issues.
S3/4 pupils will undertake the following units :
Democracy in Scotland and the UK- The Scottish Parliament
• The new Political map of Scotland
• The role of an MSP
• How Scottish people can participate in politics
• The Powers of the Scottish Parliament
• How representatives are elected
• Pressure Groups
• How the Media influences Decision Making
Social Issues in the UK – Crime and the Law
• Types of Crime
• Causes of Crime
• The Role of the Police
• The Scottish Court System
• Punishing Crime
• Does Prison work?
• The Children’s Hearing System
International Issues – World Issues
• Problems facing Developing Countries
• Tackling social, political, economic problems in developing countries
• Types of Aid and its impact
• Terrorist organisations and their aims
• Methods used by terrorist organisations
• Tackling international terrorism
• Evaluate success in tackling terrorism
All pupils will also be expected to complete an Added Value Unit and, where appropriate, a National 5 assignment.
