1. WELCOME TO SOCIAL STUDIES YEAR 9

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Year 9 assessments Unit NameCommon Assessment TaskExam SkillsFormative Test & Leadership Change in China Test Skills & Literacy Section of Exam Our Place in the WorldCountry Assignment Leadership and Change in China China Test (CAT) – Topic Content, Skills & Writing Pacific Island Communities Pacific Hall of FameTopic Content & Literacy Section The Wild WestTopic Content & Literacy Section Decision MakersTopic Content & Literacy Section

7. Order of topic study 1.Our Place in the World 2.Decision Makers 3.Leadership and Change in China 4.The Wild West 5.Pacific Island Communities