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Social studies
Experiences and outcomes
Learning in the social studies will enable me to:
 develop my understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of my local and national heritage within the world
 broaden my understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present
 develop my understanding of my own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others
 develop my understanding of the principles of democracy and citizenship through experience of critical and independent thinking
 explore and evaluate different types of sources and evidence
 learn how to locate, explore and link periods, people and events in time and place
 learn how to locate, explore and link features and places locally and further afield
 engage in activities which encourage enterprising attitudes
 develop an understanding of concepts that stimulate enterprise and influence business
 establish firm foundations for lifelong learning and for further specialised study and careers.
Social studies: experiences and outcomes 1

People, past events and societies
Early First Second Third Fourth
I am aware that different
types of evidence can help
me to find out about the past.
SOC 0-01a
I understand that evidence
varies in the extent to which
it can be trusted and can use
this in learning about the
past.
SOC 1-01a
I can use primary and
secondary sources
selectively to research
events in the past.
SOC 2-01a
I can use my knowledge of a
historical period to interpret
the evidence and present an
informed view.
SOC 3-01a
I can evaluate conflicting
sources of evidence to
sustain a line of argument.
SOC 4-01a
I can make a personal link to
the past by exploring items or
images connected with
important individuals or
special events in my life.
SOC 0-02a
By exploring places,
investigating artefacts and
locating them in time, I have
developed an awareness of
the ways we remember and
preserve Scotland’s history.
SOC 1-02a
I can interpret historical
evidence from a range of
periods to help to build a
picture of Scotland’s heritage
and my sense of chronology.
SOC 2-02a
I can make links between my
current and previous studies,
and show my understanding
of how people and events
have contributed to the
development of the Scottish
nation.
SOC 3-02a
I have developed a sense of
my heritage and identity as a
British, European or global
citizen and can present
arguments about the
importance of respecting the
heritage and identity of
others.
SOC 4-02a
I can use evidence to
recreate the story of a place
or individual of local historical
interest.
SOC 1-03a
I can investigate a Scottish
historical theme to discover
how past events or the
actions of individuals or
groups have shaped Scottish
society.