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This guide explores the interdisciplinary approach within the Scottish education system for students in S1 to S6. It emphasizes the flexibility and diversity of subjects, integrating topics across areas such as Expressive Arts, Social Subjects, Sciences, and Technologies. With practical examples like Scottish flags in Mathematics and eco-themed projects, students engage in holistic learning experiences. The curriculum promotes critical thinking and creativity, preparing learners for future qualifications and fostering a well-rounded educational journey.
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English (4) Mathematics (4) French (3) Social Subjects (3) Science (3) Art (2) Music (2) Technical (1.5) Home Economics (1.5) PE (3) RME (1) PSE (1) ICT (1) S1 – Core Curriculum
S1 – Interdisciplinary Learning • Explore a topic across a number of different curricular areas • Scottish topic, e.g: • Music, Dance, Design, Angles and Co-ordinates in Scottish flags • House Founders topic, e.g: • Research, Balloon debate, Poem, Art
English (4) Mathematics (4) French (3) Social Subjects (2) Science (2) Art (1.5) Music (1.5) Technical (1.5) Home Economics (1.5) PE (3) RME (1) PSE (1) ICT (1) S2 – Core Curriculum
S2 - Electives • Social Subjects • Sciences • Expressive Arts / Technologies • 1 period each per week • Choose 2 topics in each curricular area • Study each topic for half session
S2 Social Subjects Elective 2012-13 • Eco-school • Slave Trade • USA • Youth Information
S2 Science Elective 2012-13 • Thinking Science • Micro-beasts • Wash-bag chemistry • Forces and Space • Light up the Curriculum (Electric Circuits) • Horticulture
S2 Expressive Arts / Technologies Elective 2012-13 • Illustration • Wind Chimes • Design and Make Food / Textiles • Popular Music
S2 – Interdisciplinary Learning • Follow a topic across a number of different curricular areas, e.g: • Boxes: • Maths, Technical, Art, Home Economics • Joseph • Music, English
S3 – Core Curriculum • English (4) • Mathematics (4) • PE (3) • RME (1) • PSE (1) • ICT (1)
S3 - Choice • Choose 2 subjects from these Curricular Areas (2 each): • Social Studies • Sciences • Expressive Arts / Languages • Health and Wellbeing / Technologies
Senior Phase – S4-6 • New qualifications – National 3/4/5 • Most pupils will sit 6 National exams at end of S4 • Integrated choice form for greater flexibility and choice