How+is+the+learning+area+structured?

Achievement objectives for social studies at levels1-5 integrate concepts from one or more of four conceptual strands.

Identity, Culture, and Organisation - Students learn about society and communities and how they function. Tey also learn about the diverse cultures and identities of people within those communities and about the effects of these on the participation of groups and individuals.

Place and Environment - Students learn about how people perceive, represent, interpret, and interact with places and environments. They come to understand the relationships that exist between people and the environment.

Continuity and Change - Students learn about past events, experiences, and actions and the changing ways in which these have been interpreted over time. This helps them to understand the past and the presnet and to imagine possible futures.

The Economic World - Students learn about ways in which people participate in economic activities and about the consumption, production, and distribution of goods and services. They develop an understanding of their role in the economy and of how economic decisions affect individuals and communities. Type in the content of your new page here.