Welcome to the Social Subjects Department

There are many different reasons to study social subjects. Social subjects provides the opportunity to study a fantastic combination of topics which help young people develop an understanding of the world in which they live.

As they mature, young people’s experiences will be broadened using Scottish, British, European and wider contexts for learning, while maintaining a focus on the historical, social, geographical, economic and political changes that have shaped Scotland.

Staff

Mrs Gallacher

Curriculum Information

In S1-S3, pupils will learn through a broad, general education incorporating a variety of topics some of which will be interdisciplinary and involve other subject areas.

Topics Covered in S1-S3 include

The Victorians   Scotland & Jamaica  Our Government

World War II   Empty Lands   The Media

Scotland & the Accursed Trade   Human Rights   The Titanic

Senior Phase

In the senior phase pupils can choose to study Modern Studies and History.

History

National 3 &4; World War 1, Scottish Wars of Independence and JFK 

Modern Studies 

National 3 & 4; International Issues (USA), Social Issues in the UK and Democracy in Scotland & the UK

If pupils are taking National 1 & 2 then the above topic