Additional Resources

S1-3:  See the 'Learning at Home’ pages

S4:  National 3, 4 & 5 - Pupils are to use the following link to revise coursework:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zxsnb9q

Pupils should study the revision Power Point Presentations provided. Pupils should also use some of their time to research possible topics for their Added Value Unit (AVU) at National 4 or, their Assignment at National 5.  This may involve choosing one of the following topics then using the internet to find suitable webpages/news articles/videos on one of the topics listed below.  The source and web address of any useful pages should be noted by pupils to be accessed again upon return to class.

Possible Topics:

• al-Shabab and terrorism in east Africa

• The rise of the Islamic State terrorist group

• The extent of underage drinking

• The role of the Police in Scotland

   

  S5/6 National 4 & 5 - Pupils are to use the following link to revise coursework:

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zxsnb9q

  Pupils should study the revision Power Point Presentations . Pupils should also use some of their time to research possible topics for their Added Value Unit (AVU) at National 4 or, their Assignment at National 5.  This may involve choosing one of the following topics then using the internet to find suitable webpages/news articles/videos on one of the topics listed below.  The source and web address of any useful pages should be noted by pupils to be accessed again upon return to class.

  Possible Topics:

• The impact of the 'Bedroom Tax'

• The use of food banks in the UK

• The work of an MSP in the Scottish Parliament

• The results of the Scottish Independence Referendum

   

   

  S5/6: Higher - Pupils are to use the following link to revise course work:

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/ztsvr82

  Pupils should study the revision Power Point Presentations provided. Pupils should also use some of their time to research possible topics for their Assignment at Higher.  This may involve choosing one of the following topics then using the internet to find suitable webpages/news articles/videos/statistical sources on one of the topics listed below.  The source and web address of any useful pages should be noted by pupils to be accessed again upon return to class.

  Possible Topics:

• The impact of the 'Bedroom Tax'

• The use of food banks in the UK

• The work of an MSP in the Scottish Parliament

• The results of the Scottish Independence Referendum

• Should the voting age in the UK be lowered to 16?

• Should Americans have to right to own guns?

• Should First-Past-The-Post be replaced as the voting system in UK General Elections?

• Should Scotland have minimum alcohol pricing?