Year 10 Social Studies - NCEA Level One
10SSN Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Smith
This invitation-only course covers Level 5 of the New Zealand Curriculum. During this year, students will learn about Nazi Germany, human rights and sustainability. This course will prepare students for the NCEA Level One humanities subjects. Students in 10SSN also have the option of doing two Level One internal Achievement Standards. These standards focus on the students describing a social justice or human rights action (91043) and then taking part in this action (91042).
Pathway
Level 1 Geography, Level 1 History
Recommended Prior LearningEntry to this Year 10 course is by recommendation of the Academic Dean, based on results from Year 9.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91042 v3 Social Studies 1.4 - Report on personal involvement in a social justice and human rights action | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91043 v2 Social Studies 1.5 - Describe a social justice and human rights action | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
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