Year 10 Social Studies

Year 10 Social Studies course has a variety of topics that examine New Zealand society both historically and in the present. The course also looks at society in different parts of the world. 

Topics include: Sustainability - an examination of the use of resources and the impact this has on the way we live our lives; Human Rights – an exploration of how people have fought for human rights in the past. Past human rights issues such as the holocaust are taught in class and students will have a chance to explore current human right issues of their choice; What have the Romans ever done for us – This is a unit that examines how the ancients have influenced present day society in terms of philosophy, architecture and religion. Students will look at both ancient Greek and Roman societies and contrast that with the present; and, Governments – A topic that will look at different types of governments such as dictatorship, absolute monarchy and democracy. They will be taught how the New Zealand government is elected and how laws are made. Students will learn how they can influence what the government does for us. The teacher may vary case studies for each topic depending on student interests.