Learning in the social studies will enable me to:

• develop my understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of my local and national heritage within the world

• broaden my understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present

• develop my understanding of my own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others

• develop my understanding of the principles of democracy and citizenship through experience of critical and independent thinking

• explore and evaluate different types of sources and evidence

• learn how to locate, explore and link periods, people and events in time and place

• learn how to locate, explore and link features and places locally and further afield

• engage in activities which encourage enterprising attitudes

• develop an understanding of concepts that stimulate enterprise and influence business

• establish firm foundations for lifelong learning and for further specialised study and careers.