Social
Studies
Social studies is
the integrated study of multiple fields of social science and
the humanities,
including history, geography,
and political science studied in primary and secondary grades.
The social studies curriculum
connects the past, present and future of the Maldives.
Social Science allows students to
value their roots, explore their pasts and understand their contexts,
appreciate the interrelationships between people across time, environments and
cultures while developing civic efficacy. Social studies help students to
motivate to learn and explore, make them confident and competent who have firm
belief in Islam and make them responsible and productive contributors to their
family.
The principles of social studies includes Practicing Islam, Understanding and
managing self, Thinking critically and creatively, Relating to people ,Making
meaning, Living a healthy life, and Using technology and media.
There are different Strands in
social studies. Each strand has different sub strands.
The strands and sub strands of
social studies:
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strands
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sub strands
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Culture and
Identity
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Identities
Cultures and
Heritage
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People, Places and
Environment
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The World in
Spatial Terms
Society and the
Environment
Human Systems
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The Economic World
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Use of Resources
Economic Systems
International
Economics and Trade
Financial
Institutions
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Time, Continuity
and Change
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Time and Change
Developing World
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Active Citizenship
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Roles, Rights and
Responsibilities
Decision- making
and Leadership
The Government
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