S1 Modern Studies

Course Overview

The S1 course reflects the Experiences and Outcomes from Curriculum for Excellence in Social Studies; People in society, economy and business. The course is designed to promote active learning, thinking skills and problem solving in relevant contemporary contexts.

The S1 Course includes the following units:

Prejudice and Discrimination: an overview of groups that face inequalities in society.
Health Inequalities : research into causes and effects of ill-health in Scotland
Scottish Parliament: an introduction to the work of the Scottish Parliament and the role of MSP’s.

Methodology

The following methods are used to deliver the course:

Prejudice and Discrimination:	Co-operative learning project on ethnic minorities Show Racism the Red Card- creative writing
Health Inequalities:	Research using a survey Presenting and analysing survey results.
Scottish Parliament:	Class election

Assessment

The S1 Modern Studies course is assessed in a number of ways:

Co-operative Learning Project- peer assessed (December)
Health Inequalities- written assessment (February)
Scottish Parliament: written assessment (May)

Recording & Reporting

All Staff

All Staff

Topic: Prejudice and Discrimination

Syrian crisis newspaper article
Poem or letter on racism

Topic: Scottish Parliament

Devolved and Reserved Powers poster/postcard activity
Biography of an MP or MSP
Revision for Assessment

Topic: Health and Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing survey
Poster on Healthy Choices
Revision for assessment

Home work will appear here soon.

Resources

Show Racism the Red Card:

http://www.theredcard.org/

The Scottish Parliament (Visit and Learn):

http://www.parliament.scot/visit-and-learn.aspx