Social Subjects Showcase
SOCIAL SUBJECTS – A BROAD GENERAL
EDUCATION
National 4 and 5 options
History
Geography
Modern studies
1.
2.
3.
Wallace and Bruce – The Wars of
Independence -History
Mapping Skills and Raging Rivers Geography
Doing Democracy and Human rights and
wrongs – Modern studies
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Early Settlers - History
Native Americans and the Wild west History
The civil rights movement in America Modern studies and History
Rich world /Poor world - Geography and
Modern studies
Ice Age - geography
Hazards and Disaster Management geography
1.
2.
3.
4.
The Industrial Revolution – History
(elements of Geography)
Why bother what's the vote worth? - History
Climate Chaos – Geography / modern
studies
Who looks after granny? – geography
(elements of modern studies and History)
 The
purpose of the broad general
education in the Social Subjects faculty is
to embed the core skills essential for
progression into any of the discreet Social
Subjects in the senior phase (Geography,
History, and Modern Studies)
• Observing, describing and recording.
• Comparing and contrasting to draw valid conclusions.
• Exploring and evaluating different types of sources and evidence.
• Development of curiosity and problem solving skills and capacity to take
initiatives.
• Interacting with others and developing an awareness of self and others.
• Planning and reviewing investigation strategies.
• Developing the capacity for critical thinking through accessing, analysing
and using information from a wide variety of sources.
• Discussion and informed debate.
• Developing reasoned and justified points of view.
• Developing and using maps in a variety of contexts.
• Developing and applying skills in interpreting and displaying graphical
representation of information.
• Developing an awareness of sequence and chronology.
• Presentation skills – oral, written, multimedia.
Geography
 Geography
 The
National 4 course is based on three core
units. Pupils need to know briefly
information about the following;
1.
2.
3.
Physical landscapes – Looking at how the land
shapes the earth – rivers, glaciation, the
weather and how the land is used
Human Landscapes – Looking at how we study
populations and urban environments
Global Issues – We will study 2 core areas that
compliment the human and physical topics and
go into deeper detail of current events and
issues. (Hazards and development, health and
tourism)

The National 4 qualification is assessed internally in
school. There are 4 areas that pupils will need to show
understanding in.

3 unit assessments for;
1. Physical environments
2. Human environments
3. Global issues

A value added unit – the is a project based on fieldwork
and gathering and processing techniques and skills – pupils
will all complete this at the end of S3
 Geography
 The
National 5 course is based on three core
units. Pupils need to know in detail
information about the following;
1.
2.
3.
Physical landscapes – Looking at how the land
shapes the earth – rivers, glaciation, the
weather and how the land is used
Human Landscapes – Looking at how we study
populations and urban environments
Global Issues – We will study 2 core areas that
compliment the human and physical topics and
go into deeper detail of current events and
issues. (Hazards and evelopment, health and
tourism)

The National 5 qualification is assessed both
internally and externally through an exam.

3 unit assessments for;
1. Physical environments
2. Human environments
3. Global issues

The exam
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
Pupils will be assessed at the end of the session on each
of the above three units.
Pupils will also have to complete a separate assignment
paper based on field work practices.
History
 History
 The
National 4 course is based on three core
units. Pupils need to know brief information
about the following;
1.
2.
3.
The Atlantic Slave trade: 1770-1807 Looking
at the reasons for the transportation of African
slaves and the Abolition of the slave trade.
Scotland and the Great War– Looking at how
civilians and soldiers were affected by World
War One.
Hitler and Nazi Germany:1918-1939 – We will
study the rise of the Nazis in Weimar Germany
and life within the Nazi state.
The National 4 qualification is assessed internally in school.
There are 4 areas that pupils will need to show
understanding in.

3 unit assessments for;
1. The Atlantic Slave Trade
2. Scotland and the Great War
3. Hitler and Nazi Germany

A value added unit – this is a project based on application
of Knowledge and Understanding and the use of skills –
pupils will all complete this at the end of S3
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
History
The National 5 course is based on three
core units. Pupils need to know in detail
information about the following;
1.
2.
3.
The Atlantic Slave trade: 1770-1807 Looking
at the reasons for the transportation of African
slaves and the Abolition of the slave trade.
Scotland and the Great War– Looking at how
civilians and soldiers were affected by World
War One.
Hitler and Nazi Germany:1918-1939 – We will
study the rise of the Nazis in Weimar Germany
and life within the Nazi state.

The National 5 qualification is assessed both
internally and externally through an exam.

3 unit assessments for;
1. The Atlantic Slave Trade
2. Scotland and the Great War
3. Hitler and Nazi Germany
The exam



Pupils will be assessed at the end of the session on each
of the above three units.
Pupils will also have to complete a separate assignment
paper based on an individual area of study.
Modern Studies
 The
National 4 course is based on three core
units. Pupils need to know briefly
information about the following;
Democracy in the UK – Learners will develop an
understanding of democracy in the UK. Looking
at representation, who participates, election
campaigns and influential groups.
2. Social Issues in the UK– Looking at crime and the
1.
3.
law including causes of crime, impact of crime
and the justice system in Scotland.
International Issues and World Power– A G20
member as an example of a world power. Pupils
define the content and take a lead role in the
precise content.

The National 4 qualification is assessed internally in
school. There are 4 areas that pupils will need to show
understanding in.

3 unit assessments for;
1. Democracy in the UK.
2. International Issues and World Power.
3. Social Issues in the UK.

A value added unit – the is a project based on a survey and
the findings.
The National 5 course is based on three
core units. Pupils need to know in detail
information about the following;

Democracy in the UK – Learners will develop an
understanding of democracy in the UK. Looking
at representation, who participates, election
campaigns and influential groups.
2. Social Issues in the UK– Looking at crime and the
law including causes of crime, impact of crime
and the justice system in Scotland.
3. International Issues and World Power– A G20
member as an example of a world power. Pupils
1.
define the content and take a lead role in the
precise content.
The National 5 qualification is assessed both
internally and externally through an exam.



3 unit assessments for;
1. Democracy in the UK.
2. International Issues and World Power.
3. Social Issues in the UK.
The exam


Pupils will be assessed at the end of the session on each
of the above three units.
Pupils will also have to complete a separate assignment.
The topic will be decided by the pupils from a choice
provided by the Modern Studies department.