[vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1541326276111{margin-top: -70px !important;background-color: #d631b2 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Social Studies” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1767787784183{margin-top: -25px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]In grades 9 and 10 social studies classes, students explore ideas associate with History and Global Perspectives:<\/b><\/p>\n
In grades 9 and 10 social studies, students continue to explore and evaluate ideas and arguments in a structured, critical, and analytical way through the study of history and economics. Students are encouraged to communicate and defend views and opinions as well as respect those of others. This ensures that students are equipped to participate constructively in society and the economy \u2013 locally, nationally and globally.<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout the history course, students are given the opportunity to:<\/b><\/p>\n Throughout the Global Perspectives course, students are given the opportunity to:<\/b><\/p>\n In grades 11 and 12 social studies classes, students choose one of the two IB courses offered at MEFIS:<\/b><\/p>\n The aims of all subjects in IB Individuals and Societies are to:<\/b><\/p>\n Students are assessed both internally and externally at the end of Grade 12 through IB examinations. The internally assessed components are also externally moderated by IB.<\/b><\/p>\n IB Economics is a dynamic social science, forming part of the study of individuals and societies. The study of economics is essentially about the concept of scarcity and the problem of resource allocation. Although economics involves the formulation of theory, it is not a purely theoretical subject: economic theories can be applied to real-world examples. Neither is economics a discrete subject since economics incorporates elements of history, geography, psychology, sociology, political studies and many other related fields of study.<\/span><\/p>\n The scientific approach characterizes the standard methodology of economics. This methodology progresses from problem identification and hypothesis formulation to testing to arrive at a conclusion. Alongside the empirical observations of positive economics, students of the subject are asked to formulate normative questions. Encouraging students to explore such questions forms the central focus of the economics course.<\/span><\/p>\n The IB Diploma Programme History course is the study<\/strong><\/p>\n The IB Diploma Programme History course is the study of the past through the investigation of people, events, and societies, and how these have shaped the modern world. It encourages students to explore historical developments from multiple perspectives, fostering an understanding of cause, consequence, continuity, change, and significance over time. History is both analytical and interpretative, requiring students to evaluate a wide range of primary and secondary sources, recognize differing viewpoints, and construct well-supported arguments.<\/p>\n Through the study of history, students develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills while engaging with complex questions about power, conflict, identity, and human experience. The course emphasizes inquiry-based learning, challenging students to make connections between past and present and to reflect on the role of history in shaping contemporary global issues.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1541326300734{padding-bottom: -50px !important;background-color: #d631b2 !important;}”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1541288959192{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: -50px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_widget_sidebar show_bg=”false” sidebar_id=”sidebar_13″ el_class=”early-menu”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1540213559652{margin-bottom: -111px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][vc_single_image image=”15562″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-12″]\n
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