This topic will develop learners' investigation skills in the
context of their local community by gathering information on its
history up to present, analysing how it has changed and why.
Display of knowledge and PowerPoint presentation produced
documenting progress from the start. Findings of research and
material gathered exhibited in school and during parents' evenings
and local community event.
Broad Outcomes of learning
• Subject knowledge gained and enhanced
• Improved soft skills
• Improved research skills
• Better communication - asking questions and making
suggestions
• Observation skills enhanced - objects and photographs
analysis
• Ability to understand change as part of life
• Learned to work as part of a group
• Achieved CfE capacities
Relevance to curriculum
• Supports CfE Social Studies