Modern Studies

National Qualifications in Modern Studies provide a range of learning contexts in areas such as UK Politics, the study of inequalities and crime as well as looking at a ruling World Power.

Modern Studies encourages pupils to develop a greater understanding of the modern world and their place in it. They also have opportunities to develop their own believes and examine the attitudes of others. Modern studies encourages openness to new thinking and ideas; and a sense of responsibility and global citizenship.

Staff

Miss L Mark

Mr J Wire

Mr A Turnbull

Curriculum

Broad General Education (S1-3)

• What is Modern Studies?

• What is Democracy and why is it important?

• Our rights living in a democracy compared to those in other places.

• Climate Change and Global Warming: Impact and how we can help.

• The impact of the media.

• Terrorism: What is it and how has it impacted society?

World Reporter

Throughout each term pupils will have the opportunities to examine world issues as they unfold. There will be opportunities for discussion and debate on contemporary world issues.

Senior Phase (S4)

National 4/5

Democracy Topic: Democracy in Scotland

Social Issues Topic: Crime and the Law

World Power or World Issue: World Power – USA

Homework

Pupils can expect the regularity of homework to increase with progression through the school. Pupils will be expected to stay up to date with the news. S3-4 pupils can expect to have homework once a week on skills and/or investigative research.