Social studies – Fourth level (Curriculum for Excellence, Scotland): What to Teach (Scotland)

People, past events and societies

• SOC 4-01a Weighing conflicting sources to support an argument.
• SOC 4-02a Presenting arguments on respecting others' heritage.
• SOC 4-04a Explaining past inequality and how it was addressed.
• SOC 4-04b Consequences of conflicting world belief systems.
• SOC 4-04c Power's effect on citizens' rights in two societies.
• SOC 4-05a Social, political and economic impacts of technology.
• SOC 4-05b Changes in a Scottish industry and their impact.
• SOC 4-05c Meeting of cultures and its impact on societies.
• SOC 4-06a Relative importance of factors behind an event.
• SOC 4-06b Changing nature of conflict and empathy with those involved.
• SOC 4-06c Attempts to resolve international conflict and their effectiveness.
• SOC 4-06d Impact of expanding power and influence.

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People, place and environment

• SOC 4-07a How physical systems shape Earth's surface.
• SOC 4-08a Sustainability of key natural resources.
• SOC 4-09a Agriculture's environmental impact and sustainability.
• SOC 4-09b Transport infrastructure impact and sustainable systems.
• SOC 4-10a Human activity's impact on an area.
• SOC 4-10b Development of an urban area and its implications.
• SOC 4-10c Development of an economic activity and its impact.
• SOC 4-11a Globalised trade, interdependence, and effects on people.
• SOC 4-11b Control of natural resources and state power.
• SOC 4-11c Population structure compared with another country.
• SOC 4-12a Threats to climate zones, including climate change.
• SOC 4-12b Climate change impacts on a region and possible responses.
• SOC 4-12c Relationship between weather and air pressure.
• SOC 4-14a Specialised maps and GIS for human and physical patterns.

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People in society, economy and business

• SOC 4-15a Weighing conflicting sources to support an argument.
• SOC 4-16a Whether the state or individuals should meet needs.
• SOC 4-16b Investigating a social issue and people's attitudes.
• SOC 4-16c Factors behind multicultural societies and related issues.
• SOC 4-17a Individuals' and groups' role in a political event.
• SOC 4-17b Media's role in democracy and influence on citizens.
• SOC 4-17c Comparing two world ideologies and their effects.
• SOC 4-18a Effects of decision-making bodies on people's lives.
• SOC 4-18b Reasons some people vote less, and why participation matters.
• SOC 4-18c Actions and motives of groups using non-democratic means.
• SOC 4-19a Expanding power's effects on cultures and experiences.
• SOC 4-19b Effectiveness of international organisations in meeting aims.
• SOC 4-20a How economic factors affect individuals and communities.
• SOC 4-20b Purposes of private, public, and voluntary organisations.
• SOC 4-20c Working practices across different business types.
• SOC 4-21a Suitability of finance options for different businesses.
• SOC 4-21b Preparing and presenting financial information for decisions.
• SOC 4-22a Departments and personnel, and their effect on success.
• SOC 4-22b Internal and external factors in business planning.

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