CfE Social Studies Level 4: Exploring People and the Past

Summary:
Social Studies Level 4: Exploring People and the Past continues the exciting journey of the Level 3 resource, opening up the exciting history of social, economic and political change in new and innovative ways. Knowledge and understanding of core ideas and concepts is developed through engaging source-based and interpretation investigations and the causes and consequences of important events are brought to life in a variety of local, national and global contexts.

• A unique set of resources for social studies taught via traditional subject departments or through single teacher delivery

• Matches all capacities of CfE, and all activities are mapped to Experiences and Outcomes

• Accompanying Dynamic Learning materials offer Lesson Builder options, Powerpoint presentations, interactive activities, image support, weblinks, quizzes and teacher support

• Encourages thinking and enquiry skills as well as promoting exploration of people and the past to gain a deeper understanding of history and heritage.

Table of Contents:
Trade, expansion and empire
Revolutions
Emerging nations
Twentieth-century turmoil
Conflicts and freedoms
The pace of change
Thematic Approach - Explorers
Curriculum for Excellence mapping grid

About the Author(s):
Ed Offer teaches History at Dunbar Grammar School.
Ollie Bray (Series Editor) is Depute Head of Musselburgh Grammar and is currently seconded as National Adviser for Learning and Technology Futures.

Readership:
Students and teachers