Secondary Social Studies Syllabus

Section 5: Strand Statements

This section contains a brief statement for each of the strands covering all years of the syllabus. This outlines the topics covered by each strand and the aims of teaching that strand. The statements for each of the strands covered in this syllabus are briefly outlines below.

Strand 1: History of Solomon Islands and Its Relations with the World

This strand focuses on Solomon Island’s history including the origin of early ancestors, their settlement in this part of the Pacific, the colonial history and the developments that led up to the country’s political independence and the kinds of developments…

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Strand 2: Governance and Leadership

This strand focuses on the exercise of authority by leaders to manage the affairs of any organization or the country for the orderly governing of society. It examines the functions of all the mechanisms, processes and institutions existing for the…

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Strand 3: Environment and Population

This strand focuses on the relationship between the physical environment and the human population. The continuous interaction between humans and the physical environment is important to ensure the sustenance of human beings on this planet earth. The aspects of the…

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Strand 4: Resources and Development

This strand focuses on the country’s utilization of natural resources for people’s needs and the improvement of the quality of life. It examines the different types of resources that are available, the methods used for their extraction, the kinds of…

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Strand 5: Social Issues and Resolution in Solomon Islands

This strand focuses on the types of social issues and conflicts which affect society that can become an ongoing challenge requiring solutions by different leaders, communities and organizations to ensure peace, harmony and order in society. It begins by examining…

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