Social Studies (SAF01‑04)
Competence aims and assessment
Competence aims after year 7
The pupil is expected to be able to
- conduct social-studies-related research and present the findings using one’s own digital tools
Numeracy in social studies refers to the ability to compile, work with, analyse and assess statistics and big data in light of the context, and to take a position on societal issues. This involves using timelines and metrics to explore and present historical and geographic contexts and to see the connections between them. This also refers to working on issues connected to the economy and consumption, and recognising how they are interconnected. The development of numeracy skills in this subject progresses from being able to interpret concrete and simple tables and graphs to the ability to combine and analyse larger data sets and see the changes over time.
Social studies is a key subject for developing the pupils’ digital citizenship. Having digital skills in social studies refers to the ability to use digital tools to find, process and navigate in digital sources, and to critically assess digital sources and select relevant information. This also refers to the ability to communicate, collaborate and create digital products and to follow the rules and norms for online communication, privacy protection and copyright. These skills refer to the ability to protect and secure online information and data. The development of digital skills in this subject progresses from being able to explore and use digital resources, to the ability to search for and select information on one’s own, and to demonstrate good judgement when choosing digital information, using digital resources and communicating online.
- present a news item on current affairs and reflect on the differences between facts, opinions and the commercial message in the media picture
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
Numeracy in social studies refers to the ability to compile, work with, analyse and assess statistics and big data in light of the context, and to take a position on societal issues. This involves using timelines and metrics to explore and present historical and geographic contexts and to see the connections between them. This also refers to working on issues connected to the economy and consumption, and recognising how they are interconnected. The development of numeracy skills in this subject progresses from being able to interpret concrete and simple tables and graphs to the ability to combine and analyse larger data sets and see the changes over time.
Social studies is a key subject for developing the pupils’ digital citizenship. Having digital skills in social studies refers to the ability to use digital tools to find, process and navigate in digital sources, and to critically assess digital sources and select relevant information. This also refers to the ability to communicate, collaborate and create digital products and to follow the rules and norms for online communication, privacy protection and copyright. These skills refer to the ability to protect and secure online information and data. The development of digital skills in this subject progresses from being able to explore and use digital resources, to the ability to search for and select information on one’s own, and to demonstrate good judgement when choosing digital information, using digital resources and communicating online.
- compare how various sources can provide different information on the same topic, and reflect on how sources can be used to affect and promote particular views
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
Numeracy in social studies refers to the ability to compile, work with, analyse and assess statistics and big data in light of the context, and to take a position on societal issues. This involves using timelines and metrics to explore and present historical and geographic contexts and to see the connections between them. This also refers to working on issues connected to the economy and consumption, and recognising how they are interconnected. The development of numeracy skills in this subject progresses from being able to interpret concrete and simple tables and graphs to the ability to combine and analyse larger data sets and see the changes over time.
Social studies is a key subject for developing the pupils’ digital citizenship. Having digital skills in social studies refers to the ability to use digital tools to find, process and navigate in digital sources, and to critically assess digital sources and select relevant information. This also refers to the ability to communicate, collaborate and create digital products and to follow the rules and norms for online communication, privacy protection and copyright. These skills refer to the ability to protect and secure online information and data. The development of digital skills in this subject progresses from being able to explore and use digital resources, to the ability to search for and select information on one’s own, and to demonstrate good judgement when choosing digital information, using digital resources and communicating online.
- explore how people in the past provided for themselves, and discuss how key changes in livelihoods and technology have had impact on and continue to have impact on demographics, living conditions and settlement patterns
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
Numeracy in social studies refers to the ability to compile, work with, analyse and assess statistics and big data in light of the context, and to take a position on societal issues. This involves using timelines and metrics to explore and present historical and geographic contexts and to see the connections between them. This also refers to working on issues connected to the economy and consumption, and recognising how they are interconnected. The development of numeracy skills in this subject progresses from being able to interpret concrete and simple tables and graphs to the ability to combine and analyse larger data sets and see the changes over time.
- describe geographic features in different parts of the world and reflect on how these features have impact on the lives of the people who live there
Oral skills in social studies refers to being able to listen to, interpret, formulate and present opinions, and to respond to and discuss them with others. This also includes listening to other people’s opinions and asking clarifying and in-depth questions. The development of oral skills progresses from being able to express one’s own opinions, taking turns in discussions and listening to and answering the responses of others, to being able to adopt various perspectives and justify arguments in wider causal contexts. This development also involves an increasing degree of being able to talk about connections, discuss subject-specific questions and process more complex information, as well as being able to understand how different ways of expressing opinions may have impact on the message and the receiver.
Writing in social studies refers to the ability to plan, structure and work with texts that have been adapted to the purpose. This also involves the ability to share, impart and present knowledge and information in writing, and to use social-studies concepts, as well as the ability to construct arguments, and explore and problematise social-studies-related topics. This also refers to the ability to document and present findings of social-studies related research in writing. The development of writing skills in the subject progresses from formulating simple sentences presenting facts and questions and referring to sources, to being able to write academic texts, discuss issues and refer to more complex sources.
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
- reflect on why conflicts arise, and discuss how both the individual and society can deal with conflicts
Oral skills in social studies refers to being able to listen to, interpret, formulate and present opinions, and to respond to and discuss them with others. This also includes listening to other people’s opinions and asking clarifying and in-depth questions. The development of oral skills progresses from being able to express one’s own opinions, taking turns in discussions and listening to and answering the responses of others, to being able to adopt various perspectives and justify arguments in wider causal contexts. This development also involves an increasing degree of being able to talk about connections, discuss subject-specific questions and process more complex information, as well as being able to understand how different ways of expressing opinions may have impact on the message and the receiver.
Writing in social studies refers to the ability to plan, structure and work with texts that have been adapted to the purpose. This also involves the ability to share, impart and present knowledge and information in writing, and to use social-studies concepts, as well as the ability to construct arguments, and explore and problematise social-studies-related topics. This also refers to the ability to document and present findings of social-studies related research in writing. The development of writing skills in the subject progresses from formulating simple sentences presenting facts and questions and referring to sources, to being able to write academic texts, discuss issues and refer to more complex sources.
- explore various aspects of diversity in Norway and reflect on people’s need to be themselves and to belong to a community
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
- discuss what equality and equal opportunities mean for a democracy, and develop proposals for how to counteract prejudice, racism and discrimination
Oral skills in social studies refers to being able to listen to, interpret, formulate and present opinions, and to respond to and discuss them with others. This also includes listening to other people’s opinions and asking clarifying and in-depth questions. The development of oral skills progresses from being able to express one’s own opinions, taking turns in discussions and listening to and answering the responses of others, to being able to adopt various perspectives and justify arguments in wider causal contexts. This development also involves an increasing degree of being able to talk about connections, discuss subject-specific questions and process more complex information, as well as being able to understand how different ways of expressing opinions may have impact on the message and the receiver.
Writing in social studies refers to the ability to plan, structure and work with texts that have been adapted to the purpose. This also involves the ability to share, impart and present knowledge and information in writing, and to use social-studies concepts, as well as the ability to construct arguments, and explore and problematise social-studies-related topics. This also refers to the ability to document and present findings of social-studies related research in writing. The development of writing skills in the subject progresses from formulating simple sentences presenting facts and questions and referring to sources, to being able to write academic texts, discuss issues and refer to more complex sources.
- talk about human values and equality, and compare how human rights have been established and implemented in various countries
Oral skills in social studies refers to being able to listen to, interpret, formulate and present opinions, and to respond to and discuss them with others. This also includes listening to other people’s opinions and asking clarifying and in-depth questions. The development of oral skills progresses from being able to express one’s own opinions, taking turns in discussions and listening to and answering the responses of others, to being able to adopt various perspectives and justify arguments in wider causal contexts. This development also involves an increasing degree of being able to talk about connections, discuss subject-specific questions and process more complex information, as well as being able to understand how different ways of expressing opinions may have impact on the message and the receiver.
Writing in social studies refers to the ability to plan, structure and work with texts that have been adapted to the purpose. This also involves the ability to share, impart and present knowledge and information in writing, and to use social-studies concepts, as well as the ability to construct arguments, and explore and problematise social-studies-related topics. This also refers to the ability to document and present findings of social-studies related research in writing. The development of writing skills in the subject progresses from formulating simple sentences presenting facts and questions and referring to sources, to being able to write academic texts, discuss issues and refer to more complex sources.
- explore the main features in the history of the Sami people and the national minorities of Norway and make a presentation about the rights the Sami and national minorities of Norway have today
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
Social studies is a key subject for developing the pupils’ digital citizenship. Having digital skills in social studies refers to the ability to use digital tools to find, process and navigate in digital sources, and to critically assess digital sources and select relevant information. This also refers to the ability to communicate, collaborate and create digital products and to follow the rules and norms for online communication, privacy protection and copyright. These skills refer to the ability to protect and secure online information and data. The development of digital skills in this subject progresses from being able to explore and use digital resources, to the ability to search for and select information on one’s own, and to demonstrate good judgement when choosing digital information, using digital resources and communicating online.
- reflect on how commercialism can influence consumption, personal finances and one’s self-image
Numeracy in social studies refers to the ability to compile, work with, analyse and assess statistics and big data in light of the context, and to take a position on societal issues. This involves using timelines and metrics to explore and present historical and geographic contexts and to see the connections between them. This also refers to working on issues connected to the economy and consumption, and recognising how they are interconnected. The development of numeracy skills in this subject progresses from being able to interpret concrete and simple tables and graphs to the ability to combine and analyse larger data sets and see the changes over time.
- explore and present a global challenge that is related to sustainability and what consequences this might have, and develop a proposal relating to how one can contribute to counteracting such challenges and how collaboration between countries may help
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
Numeracy in social studies refers to the ability to compile, work with, analyse and assess statistics and big data in light of the context, and to take a position on societal issues. This involves using timelines and metrics to explore and present historical and geographic contexts and to see the connections between them. This also refers to working on issues connected to the economy and consumption, and recognising how they are interconnected. The development of numeracy skills in this subject progresses from being able to interpret concrete and simple tables and graphs to the ability to combine and analyse larger data sets and see the changes over time.
- reflect on how one and other people participate in digital interaction, and discuss what it means to use one’s judgment in the light of rules, norms and boundaries
Social studies is a key subject for developing the pupils’ digital citizenship. Having digital skills in social studies refers to the ability to use digital tools to find, process and navigate in digital sources, and to critically assess digital sources and select relevant information. This also refers to the ability to communicate, collaborate and create digital products and to follow the rules and norms for online communication, privacy protection and copyright. These skills refer to the ability to protect and secure online information and data. The development of digital skills in this subject progresses from being able to explore and use digital resources, to the ability to search for and select information on one’s own, and to demonstrate good judgement when choosing digital information, using digital resources and communicating online.
- reflect on variations in identity, sexual orientation and gender expression, and one’s own and others’ boundaries in connection with emotions, the body, gender and sexuality and discuss what one can do if those boundaries are violated
Oral skills in social studies refers to being able to listen to, interpret, formulate and present opinions, and to respond to and discuss them with others. This also includes listening to other people’s opinions and asking clarifying and in-depth questions. The development of oral skills progresses from being able to express one’s own opinions, taking turns in discussions and listening to and answering the responses of others, to being able to adopt various perspectives and justify arguments in wider causal contexts. This development also involves an increasing degree of being able to talk about connections, discuss subject-specific questions and process more complex information, as well as being able to understand how different ways of expressing opinions may have impact on the message and the receiver.
Writing in social studies refers to the ability to plan, structure and work with texts that have been adapted to the purpose. This also involves the ability to share, impart and present knowledge and information in writing, and to use social-studies concepts, as well as the ability to construct arguments, and explore and problematise social-studies-related topics. This also refers to the ability to document and present findings of social-studies related research in writing. The development of writing skills in the subject progresses from formulating simple sentences presenting facts and questions and referring to sources, to being able to write academic texts, discuss issues and refer to more complex sources.
- describe key events that have led to the democracy we have in Norway today and compare how individuals have the power to influence different systems of government
Oral skills in social studies refers to being able to listen to, interpret, formulate and present opinions, and to respond to and discuss them with others. This also includes listening to other people’s opinions and asking clarifying and in-depth questions. The development of oral skills progresses from being able to express one’s own opinions, taking turns in discussions and listening to and answering the responses of others, to being able to adopt various perspectives and justify arguments in wider causal contexts. This development also involves an increasing degree of being able to talk about connections, discuss subject-specific questions and process more complex information, as well as being able to understand how different ways of expressing opinions may have impact on the message and the receiver.
Writing in social studies refers to the ability to plan, structure and work with texts that have been adapted to the purpose. This also involves the ability to share, impart and present knowledge and information in writing, and to use social-studies concepts, as well as the ability to construct arguments, and explore and problematise social-studies-related topics. This also refers to the ability to document and present findings of social-studies related research in writing. The development of writing skills in the subject progresses from formulating simple sentences presenting facts and questions and referring to sources, to being able to write academic texts, discuss issues and refer to more complex sources.
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
- give examples of laws, rules and norms and how they function in society, and reflect on the consequences of any breaches of them
Oral skills in social studies refers to being able to listen to, interpret, formulate and present opinions, and to respond to and discuss them with others. This also includes listening to other people’s opinions and asking clarifying and in-depth questions. The development of oral skills progresses from being able to express one’s own opinions, taking turns in discussions and listening to and answering the responses of others, to being able to adopt various perspectives and justify arguments in wider causal contexts. This development also involves an increasing degree of being able to talk about connections, discuss subject-specific questions and process more complex information, as well as being able to understand how different ways of expressing opinions may have impact on the message and the receiver.
Writing in social studies refers to the ability to plan, structure and work with texts that have been adapted to the purpose. This also involves the ability to share, impart and present knowledge and information in writing, and to use social-studies concepts, as well as the ability to construct arguments, and explore and problematise social-studies-related topics. This also refers to the ability to document and present findings of social-studies related research in writing. The development of writing skills in the subject progresses from formulating simple sentences presenting facts and questions and referring to sources, to being able to write academic texts, discuss issues and refer to more complex sources.
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
- reflect on how encounters between people have contributed to changing the way people think, and also how different societies have been organised
Reading in social studies refers to the ability to explore, interpret and deliberate on various historical, geographic and social studies sources. This also involves finding information and making well-reasoned decisions to select or eliminate various sources. Reading thus refers to the ability to reflect on how attitudes and perspectives affect the various sources, recognising argumentation and distinguishing between opinions, facts and claims. The development of reading skills in the subject progresses from being able to use a small number of adapted sources, to finding and comparing a broader and more complex range of sources on one’s own.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment shall help to promote learning and develop competence in the subject. The pupils demonstrate and develop their competence in Social Studies in years 5, 6 and 7 when they show that they can explore and understand the connections between historical, geographical and social-science-related topics. The pupils also demonstrate and develop their competence when they show their ability to research and present their work on social-studies-related topics, and reflect on possible answers for questions about the past, present and future, and assess how various sources can provide different types of information. The pupils also demonstrate and develop their competence in the subject when they reflect on the way in which they and others are a part of different communities and how they can have an impact on society. They further demonstrate and develop their competence when they show that they can use digital tools and judge digital sources in their work in this subject.
The teacher shall facilitate pupil participation and stimulate their desire to learn in their oral, written, practical and digital ways of working in the subject. The teacher and pupils shall engage in dialogue about their development in Social Studies. The pupils shall be encouraged to experiment on their own in the subject. With the competence the pupils have demonstrated as the starting point, they shall be given the opportunity to express what they believe they have achieved and what they believe they have improved on. The teacher shall provide guidance on further learning and adapt the teaching to enable the pupils to use the guidance provided to develop their competence in social studies.