Little Bears Family Homeschool Study Notes
Social Studies
Introduction
Social Studies doesn't seem to appear on the National Curriculum at all, as far as I am aware, although I'm under the impression that it is offered in most secondary schools as an option. My view of Social Studies is closely related to citizenship; i.e., it's too important to be left until it's too late!
Obviously, since there isn't a National Curriculum guide to go by, we'll have to "pioneer our own path", but I might just see if I can't find a GCSE syllabus & adapt it (I'll keep you informed).
Themes
* Occupations/ unemployment * The family *
Men * Women * Children *
* Youth culture *Childcare * School * Adoption * "Care"
* Single Families *
* Marriage * Divorce * The Welfare State * Housing * Churches *
Charities *
* Public Services * Birth and death * Government * County
Councils *
* Town Councils * Parish Councils * Other authorities * Hospitals
*
* Crime and punishment * Racism and culture * The money-system *
Media * * Rural/ urban communities * land ownership * rich and
poor *
* Alternative lifestyles * Old age/ retirement * Disability *
Health care *
Recommendations for Literature & Textbooks
As I wrote on the Citizenship page, "Still looking for this one! I sometimes think there's plenty of room for me to start writing my own books... Actually, when I was in Sweden, I was required to study what they called "Sociology" which in fact was more a study of Swedish Society, but the main textbook, "Samhällsboken" (The book of society) was such a good book! I haven't found anything its equal here in England - or indeed in English, so if nobody else does, I'll be writing my own! Watch this space!"
Usborne First Experiences: "Going to the Dentist", "Going to the Doctor", "Going to the Hospital", "Moving House", "The New Baby", etc.
Suggestions would be welcome
Internet Resources
The UK Schools Research index has some useful links to charities from their "Personal Social & Moral Education" page, but that's about it:- http://www.liv.ac.uk/~evansjon/humanities/psme.html
Suggestions would be welcome
This site is under construction
Please be patient - I am working on it! Links to follow!
Comments & Suggestions Welcome
© Sharon Mortemore
12 August, 1999
