Social Studies at C.I.S. umbrellas several subjects. The focus in the Elementary and Middle school include some aspects of Geography, History, elements of Economics, Government, Politics and Citizenship. However, as students enter High School the focus is more specific based on the requirements of the International Baccalaureate Organization’s subject specific criteria.
Currently, students are offered History, Business Management and Psychology at the Higher and Standard Levels.

The Department has five staff from various parts of the world with a good reservoir of experience.

The main extracurricular event of the Department is planning for United Nations Celebrations which is centered on the observance of UN Day. Every year the department comes up with new ways of getting students involved in this celebration. There is also the Annual Parade of Nations where we highlight the diversity of the school. Throughout the course of the year there are
various field trips that are planned to help students identify with the concepts learned in the classroom.

Grade 1

The study of Social Studies in First Grade focuses on the family, neighborhood and the school. It emphasizes the uniqueness of a person, its individualism, basic needs and wants. It introduces to the students the significance of work. Classroom instructions integrate the study of the students’ respective home countries. In addition, the curriculum exposes the kids to the geography and culture of the Philippines. Utilization of audiovisual resources; educing students’ personal experiences and inviting resource
speakers from relevant disciplines enhance the curriculum.

Grade 2

Second grade Social Studies widens students’ awareness and understanding of the geography and people around the world; and of the Philippines, the school’s host country. Moreover, the curriculum envisions that the students appreciate Earth as their home. Enhanced by other activities, they will learn the values of respect and cooperation as members of a growing community. It further emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of citizenship. Available resources in school and in the community are utilized to enrich
the curriculum.

Grade 3

Third grade Social Studies is designed to help students understand and appreciate communities and community life. The units of study include the community’s history, geography and changes. The program requires the use of maps, globes, graphic aids and other reference materials to augment learning. Other activities such as reporting, filed trips, and inviting guest speakers enhance
the program.

Grade 4

Fourth grade Social Studies commences with the study of the five fundamental themes of geography. It is applied to the study of geography of the United States and selected Asian countries. They explore and describe the culture, geography and government of these countries. As integration, Philippine culture and geography are discussed in the program. Varied activities enhance and enrich
the curriculum.

Grade 5

Fifth grade Social Studies focuses on the Ancient Civilizations. It exposes the students to the early foundations of humanity: the Stone Age. It outlines the achievements, culture, geography, ideologies, beliefs, conflict and ideas of government and citizenship of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Nubia, India and Persia, Ancient Greece and Rome, and China. In addition, students are exposed to the uniqueness of the early civilizations of Mesoamerica. Understanding and practicing map and geography skills are integrated in most of the lessons. Utilization of GeoSkills software, reading of related trade books, listening to audio-taped literature, conducting extended research, creating dioramas, reports and posters enhance the curriculum and augment the teaching-learning
processes.

Grade 6

Students examine the development of new empires and the growth of trade over land and sea between A.D. 500 and A.D. 1500. Students learn how trade contacts brought different cultures into closer contact than ever before, leading to even greater
exchanges of goods, technology, & ideas.

Students further study how government, industry, religion, philosophy, and art all took new forms in the early modern world and how Europeans explored more of the world, finding civilizations in Africa, Americas, & Asia. They will also look at how new ideas
of government led to political revolutions and to the rise of nationalism and imperialism.

The study of geography themes is integrated in the study of history. Emphasis is placed on interpreting maps, graphs, charts, tables, and other graphics. Students explore human-environment interactions as well as issues related to physical and human geography.

Grade 7

Students look into world regions in reference to the five strands of social studies: geography, history, culture & society, civics and government, and economics. Students study physical processes and changes on the earth’s surface, explore issues by analyzing data from each region, investigate case studies in human geography, witness how a place changes over time, and learn essential
social studies skills.

Students learn skills covering geographic literacy, visual analysis, critical thinking and reading, and communications. They also practice their skills by answering critical thinking questions on maps, pictures, charts, and graphs and acting as responsible citizens.

Grade 8

Students study World History with integrated geographical skills in four units. The course begins with studies of Early People and progresses through Early Centers of Civilization and Eastern Civilizations to Western Civilizations (Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans). Focus skills are “Main Idea and Details”, “Generalizing”, “Summarizing”, “Comparing and Contrasting”, “Sequence”, “Making Inferences”, “Cause and Effect” and “Point of View”. Map and globe skills, the examination of primary resources, chart
and graph skills, citizenship skills, reading skills are visited in each unit.

Grade 9

Students follow a twentieth century World History course that presents a worldwide span of events and uses extensive range of source materials. Students investigate power struggle, conflicts, revolutions, empire building, cultural interaction, science &
technology, and cooperation from Europe, to America, to Africa, and to Asia.

The use of a wide range of sources enables students to achieve an understanding of the period and then evaluate evidence and produce empathetic writing. Students become skilled at analyzing causes and recognizing effects, following chronological order, making inferences, evaluating decisions and courses of actions, and forming and supporting opinions. Students conduct
independent historical research and report their findings using a variety of written and oral formats.

Grade 10

Students follow a course that is intended as a “bridge” to International Baccalaureate-style studies. The course is modular and covers Modern World History, Business Studies and Psychology. These are preparatory modules for the study of History, Business
and Management and Psychology at the International Baccalaureate level.

History
The aim of History in the Diploma Programme is to explain trends and developments, continuity and change through time and through individual events. The course is concerned with individuals and societies in the widest context: political, social, economic, religious, technological and cultural. The process of historical inquiry, explanation and interpretation is a never-ending activity, for which historians develop values and conventions which themselves change over time. Students of History investigate a variety of sources, some of which may be of a contentious nature. As new generations seek to explain and analyze the past, they will face problems of determining the accuracy of what is claimed to be reliable historical knowledge and assessing conflicting
interpretations of past events.

Business and Management
The Diploma Programme for Business and Management is designed to develop an understanding of business theory, as well as an ability to apply business principles, practices and skills. The course aims to help students understand the implications of business activity in a global market. It is designed to give students an international perspective on business and to promote their appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of topics like international marketing, human resources management, growth
and business strategy.

Psychology
Under the Diploma Programme for Psychology, students focus on how individuals interpret meanings, relationships and health by adopting a more holistic view of what it is to be human. It therefore offers the opportunity to focus on individuals and societies in
the context of a social science, which is an integral part of the DP.

 

 

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