S1 Social Studies (Geography, History, Modern Studies, RMPS)

What do we study in S1?

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Children's Rights (RMPS)

As a rights respecting School we think its very important that all our young people understand their rights and the responsibilites that go with them. This unit looks at the rights of the child and how we can protect these rights in the 21st century
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Horrible Histories (Part 1) (History)

This topic explores short snapshots of History over time. In part 1 we look at: 
  • The Savage Stone Age and Sraka Brae
  • The Awesome Egyptians
  • The Groovy Greeks
  • The Rotton Romans
  • The Angry Aztecs 
 
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Around the World (Geography)

 This topic explores Geography around the world. We look at:
  • Countries on a map
  • Capital Cities
  • Brazil  and the Amazon Rainforest
  • Antartica
  • Scotland and Soctland's Landscape
  • Kenya
  • Research into other countries
  • Malta  
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Belief (RMPS)

This topic explores different faith and belief around the world. We look at:
  • The Nature of Belief and what it is
  • Beliefs about God from different faiths
  • Hinduism 
  • Humanism
  • Religious Symbols of importance 
  • Holidays in Belief 
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Democracy  (Modern Studies)

In this topic, we explore Democracy in Scotland. We look at:
  • What is Democracy and where did it come from
  • The roles of an MSP
  • Political Parties in Scotland
  • Scottish Parliament
  • Underrepresentation in Politics
  • Becoming and MSP
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Horrible Histories (Part 2) (History)

This topic explores short snapshots of History over time. In part 1 we look at: 
  • The Smashing Saxons
  • The Measly Middle Ages
  • Cracking Castles
  • Wicked Witches
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Rivers (Geography)

 This topic explores the formation and features of rivers. We look at:
  • Stages of a River
  • River Processes
  • V-Shaped Valleys
  • Waterfalls
  • Meanders
  • Ox-Bow Lakes
  • Leeves
  • Flooding
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Geography Skills (Geography)

This short topic explores the skills sued in Geography. We look at: 
  • Atlas and Map Work
  • 4-Figure Grid References
  • 6-Figure Grid References
  • Scale
  • Land Use
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Assessment and Progression!

In S1 Social Subjects pupils complete a Key point assessment at the end of each topic.

Each of the assessments the pupils complete are worth 15 marks in total.

Once the class teacher has marked this, the score and % will be given and that score is matched to our progression pathway grid.

Pupils can then see where they are in their learning for each topic and receive feedback on areas to improve as they progress through the year.