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Social sciences – classroom activities

Ideas on how to relate social sciences teaching to future careers and life beyond school.

Education and Social Sciences

Health | Hauora

Jobs in health may be for you if you are interested in:

• care, support and rehabilitation of people
• diagnosing and treating people
• health promotion and advice
• medical research and testing
• providing technical support and equipment to healthcare professionals.

Health Promoter | Kaiwhakatairanga Hauora

Job

Health promoters work with communities and groups to develop ways to improve people’s health. They also work with government agencies to improve environmental conditions.

Social Worker | Kaimahi Toko i te Ora

Job

Social workers provide care, advice and support to people with personal or social problems, and help with community and social issues.

Epidemiologist | Kaimātai Tahumaero

Job

Epidemiologists study the causes, transmission and distribution of diseases in population groups to inform public health programmes and prevent the spread of disease. 

Science Technician | Kaihangarau Pūtaiao

Job

Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences and physical sciences.

Holly's job protects the environment and people's health

Environmental scientist Holly Scott's work helps people and the environment.