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Contents

Foreword

Introduction

The Aim of Social Studies Education

The Structure of the Social Studies Curriculum

The Social Studies Strands
The Social Studies Processes
The Essential Skills
Settings in New Zealand and Beyond
Perspectives
Summary of Essential Learning about New Zealand Society
Summary of the Structure
Summary of Requirements

Planning Programmes for Social Studies

General considerations for Program Planning
Teaching & learning materials
Assessment in Social Studies

The Strands: Achievement Objectives and Indicators

Social Organisation
Culture and Heritage
Place and Environment
Time, Continuity and Change
Resources and Economic Activities

The Processes: Achievement Objectives and Indicators

The Social Studies Processes at Levels 1 - 2
The Social Studies Processes at Levels 3 - 4
The Social Studies Processes at Levels 5 - 6
The Social Studies Processes at Levels 7 - 8

Selected Glossary

Chart of Achievement Aims and Objectives showing Indicators for the Processes

 

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Contents

Foreword

Introduction

The Aim of Social Studies Curriculum

The Structure of the Social Studies Curriculum

Planning Programmes for Social Studies

The Strands: Achievement Objectives and Indicators

The Processes: Achievement Objectives and Indicators

Selected Glossary

Chart of Achievement Aims and Objectives