Senior social studies: Years 11–13
Nau mai haere mai.
Welcome to the senior social studies area, supporting curriculum, teaching and learning in senior social studies with best practice approaches, a variety of effective strategies, and useful resources and website links.
In senior social studies, students expand on the knowledge, skills, and experiences gained in levels 1–5 of the social sciences curriculum. The achievement objectives at the senior level draw on the four strands of Identity, Culture and Organisation; Place and Environment; Continuity and Change; and the Economic World.
Curriculum
The guiding curriculum documents for senior social studies include:
Assessment
Assessment information and material for senior social studies:
Resources
Websites and online resources for senior social studies, including:


