Health+and+Social

Students are increasingly in a position where they have to make choices that require critical thinking. Students should consider health and social education in terms of: __Making choices about:__ __Some important questions to consider:__ What do I need to consider so I can make the right choice? What skills do I need to make the right choice? How can I look after myself and others? What are the consequences of making poor choices?
 * an awareness of and understanding of contemporary and historical social issues
 * reflection on and having opinions on a range of social issues  
 * making considered and responsible choices on a range of social and health issues.
 * ourselves in the wider society—including behaviour and ethics
 * ourselves and others—including personal values and taking responsibility
 * understanding ourselves—including self-control or needs and wants