Social and Community Studies challenges students to look at society and the world through a process of social investigation. This means being curious, asking questions, reflecting on the information gathered through research and investigation, and appraising and reconsidering the consequences and outcomes.
A course of study in Social and Community Studies can establish a basis for further education and employment, as it helps students develop the personal, interpersonal and citizenship skills and the attributes necessary in all workplaces.
This subject allows students to manage change, to be resilient and adaptive. Students who study this course develop an understanding of how their identities are shaped by life opportunities and influences including culture, gender, race, belief systems and economic status. Social and Community Studies encourages students to recognise that social and emotional wellbeing are significant to individuals, families, the community and society for as a whole.
Assessment
| Year 11 |
| Unit 1 | | Unit 2 | |
| Formative – Project | 25% | Formative - Exam | 25% |
| Formative - Investigation | 25% | Formative - Project | 25% |
| Year 12 |
| Unit 3 | | Unit 4 | |
| Summative – Exam | 25% | Summative - Project | 25% |
| Summative - Project | 25% | Summative - Investigation | 25%
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Course Outline
| Unit 1 – Year 11 | Unit 2 – Year 11 | Unit 3 - Year 12 | Unit 4 – Year 12 |
Health - Food and nutrition
- Recreation and leisure
| The World of Work | Legally, It Could Be You - The legal system
- The courts
| The Arts and the Community |
Excursions/events/trips
Students plan and prepare their first excursion, which promotes and celebrates health and recreation on the Sunshine Coast. Possible excursions could include: The Aqua Fun Park, Laser Tag, and the Noosa National Park.
In Year 12, students visit the Maroochydore and Brisbane Courthouses, Boggo Road Gaol and GOMA in Brisbane.
Guest speakers from the local community support the careers unit, sharing their personal experiences and insights into the world of work.
"The excursions provide us with invaluable learning outside of the classroom," Martin Kelly – Year 12.
"Working with and understanding the community in which we live comes to life with this subject. It really makes you care about other people," Jordan Smith – Year 11.
Career pathways
- Nutritionist
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Park ranger
- Travel agent
- Tour guide
- Event management/planning
- Legal secretary
- Legal advice
- Artist
- Writer
- Journalist
- Social worker