Social Subjects

In S1 and S2 pupils take 'social subjects', they are timetable to have this 3 times a week with a subjects specialist. Throughout the course of S1 and S2 pupils will have 3 units cover the social subjects (Geography, History & Modern Studies). This means that by the end of S2 pupils will have received two blocks of each and will have a good understand of which socials subject(s) they like/ want to take forward into S3 and beyond.

S1 Social Subjects

Unit 1 - Rights & Responsibilities (Modern Studies):

Rules & Laws
Rights & Responsibilities
Democracy vs Dictatorship
Voting in Scotland
Political Parties in Scotland
Police Force in Scotland
The Scottish Courts
Children in Conflict

Unit 2 - Scotland (Geography):

Scotland in our World
Scotland and the UK
Scotland's Landscape
Scotland's Weather
Scotland's Climate
Scotland's People
Scotland Tourism
Scotland on Maps

Unit 3 - Exploration & Empire (History):

The Era of Exploration
Known & Unknown World
The Travels of Marco Polo
Trade Routes East
Reasons for Exploration
The Explorers
Navigation
Myths & Legends
Pirates
Explorers and Native People

S2 Social Subjects

Unit 1 - Disasters (Geography):

Structure of the Earth
Continental Drift
Volcanoes
Earthquakes & Tsunamis
Civil War
Oil Spills
Geography in the News

Unit 2 - China (Modern Studies):

China's Government
Censorship
Tianenmen Square
The Social Credit System
The Uighurs
The Laogai
The One Child Policy
Education in China
China's Environmental Issues
Covid & China

Unit 3 - World War II (History)

Could War Have Been Avoided?
Reaction to the War
The Blitz
Evacuation
Rationing
British Propaganda
The Homefront
Women in WWII
Code Breaking
Life in Nazi Germany

S2 Course Choice

Towards the end of S2 pupils will make their course choices for going into S3. Pupils may take as many or as little social subjects as the please/ as the timetable allows. However, class teachers will often make recommendations based of a young persons performance throughout S1 and S2 in each of the three social subjects. The subject(s) that a young person makes going into S3 will be the subject(s) they sit their National 4 or National 5 qualifications in when they get to S4. We always recommend taking the social subject they enjoy the most!

Social Subjects (S3-S6):

Click on the links below to find out about the courses on offer within the social subjects department in the Senior Phase.

Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies

Pupils get one period of 'core' RMPS each week from S1 through to S4. RMPS is a statutory requirement in Scotland as the Scottish Government believes it makes an important contribution to the development of young people. Scotland is a diverse nation whose people hold a wide range of beliefs. RMPS enables young people to explore the world’s major religions as well as philosophy and different moral issues to develop their own beliefs and values. At Glenwood we aim to provide a broad range of topics for investigation. Engaging in discussions on these subjects at home will be invaluable to learners as will staying abreast of current affairs.

Our resident RMPS teacher (for all year groups) is Mrs Crosbie. Get in touch with Mrs Crosbie using her GLOW email below:

Mrs D Crosbie - gw16mackiediane@glow.sch.uk

S1 RMPS

Who Am I
Creation
Life After Death
Inspiring Purpose
World Religions

S2 RMPS

Modern Day Slavery
Freedom of expression
Human Rights
Animal Rights
World Celebrations
Holocaust

S3 RMPS

Medical Ethics
People of Faith
Prejudice & Discrimination
YPI - Youth Philanthropist Initiative

In S4 pupils will work towards achieving their National 4 qualification in RMPS. Use the link below to find out more about RMPS in the senior phase:

RMPS