11CSI

Social Sleuths: Cracking Crime

Course Description

Ever wanted to be immersed in the world of crime, society and justice? This course might just be for you! You will learn key social studies skills of social inquiry, understanding and interpreting perspectives, and examining the impacts of social issues alongside ideas of criminology, forensic psychology and law. 

Consider yourself a modern day detective as you examine a range of crimes such as 9/11, genocides, youth crime, ram raids, true crime and more!

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery costs only

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27838 v3
NZQA Info
Describe concepts of justice
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27841 v3
NZQA Info
Describe the purpose of law
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92048 v3
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of findings of a Social Studies inquiry
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92049 v3
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92050 v3
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of decisions made in relation to a contemporary social issue
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0