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Social studies: early level experiences and outcomes

12 Es&Os, usually taught in nursery and P1. Choose "Plan this" to open a lesson plan linked to that experience and outcome.

People, past events and societies

  • SOC 0-01a

    I am aware that different types of evidence can help me to find out about the past.

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  • SOC 0-02a

    I can make a personal link to the past by exploring items or images connected with important individuals or special events in my life.

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  • SOC 0-04a

    I have explored how people lived in the past and have used imaginative play to show how their lives were different from my own and the people around me.

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People, place and environment

  • SOC 0-07a

    I explore and discover the interesting features of my local environment to develop an awareness of the world around me.

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  • SOC 0-08a

    I explore and appreciate the wonder of nature within different environments and have played a part in caring for the environment.

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  • SOC 0-09a

    I have experimented with imaginative ways such as modelling and drawing, to represent the world around me, the journeys I make and the different ways I can travel.

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  • SOC 0-12a

    While learning outdoors in differing weathers, I have described and recorded the weather, its effects and how it makes me feel and can relate my recordings to the seasons.

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People in society, economy and business

  • SOC 0-15a

    I am aware that different types of evidence can help me to find out about the world around me.

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  • SOC 0-16a

    By exploring my local community, I have discovered the different roles people play and how they can help.

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  • SOC 0-17a

    I make decisions and take responsibility in my everyday experiences and play, showing consideration for others.

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  • SOC 0-18a

    Within my everyday experiences and play, I make choices about where I work, how I work and who I work with.

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  • SOC 0-20a

    In real-life settings and imaginary play, I explore how local shops and services provide us with what we need in our daily lives.

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Other areas at early level

Questions teachers ask

What are the social studies experiences and outcomes at early level?
There are 12, usually taught in nursery and P1. They are listed on this page with their codes, grouped by curriculum organiser.
How do I plan a nursery and P1 social studies lesson for an Es&O?
Choose "Plan this" next to the experience and outcome. Heapso opens a lesson plan set to P1 Social studies with that code linked. You can change anything before Pip writes.

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