1. National 5 Modern Studies Easter Revision

2. The Exam Wed 27th May Section A - Democracy in Scotland Section C - Social Inequality in UK Section F - World Issues (terrorism) In each section you will have 2 PEE Qs You will also have 1 skills Q per section - either Conclusions, Option Choice, Selective

3. The Exam Wed 27th May 3/4 overall grade 60 marks - 20 marks a section (2 pee qs and 1 skill q) 34 in PEEs (can be 4/6/8marks each) 10 option choice skill 8 selective skill 8 conclusions skill

4. SKILLS in conclusions, selective and option choice questions you must follow the same pattern 3 paragraphs each starts with what you noticed in your own words then support this with 2 pieces of evidence evidence from every source must be used at least once by the end of your entire answer

5. Conclusions (8 skills)
testing you can spot patterns from evidence then support it with quotes/ numbers

6. Conclusions (8 skills) read the question and bullet points
highlight bullet points/ write no 1,2,3 next to each one
now find any evidence that matches bullet 1 - highlight it/ write no 1 next to it
look at the evidence what can you say about bullet no 1?

7. Conclusions (8 skills) one conclusion about (copy bullet 1)...
repeat this yourself for bullet 2 and 3. You have 11 minutes
one conclusion about (copy bullet 1)...
is... (what did you notice in your own words, no evidence!)
I know this as source 1 says “...copy highlighted evidence...”
also source 2/3 says “....copy highlighted evidence...”

8. Selective (8 skills)
testing you can understand when people are not lying (not selective) and when they are lying (selective) and prove it with evidence

9. Selective (8 skills) read the statement and highlight key words in it
highlight anything in the sources that support/ show the statement is true/ not selective
in another colour highlight anything that opposes/shows the statement is false / selective

10. selective (8 skills) (...name...) is not selective when he says
repeat this yourself for the selective and last paragraph. You have 11 minutes
(...name...) is not selective when he says
(...copy statement...)
because ...own reason why he is not lying/ you support him
i know this because source 1 says ...copy highlighted evidence...
also source 2/3 says ...copy highlighted evidence

11. Option Choice (10 skills)
testing you can argue for a decision supported by facts and that you can anticipate what your rivals will say against you

12. option choice (10 skills)
read the 2 options at the top. pick one
highlight any evidence in the sources that suggest this option is a good idea
look at your highlighted evidence. find 3 different arguments for your option within the highlights
start writing your answer

13. option choice (10 skills)
repeat this yourself for the 2nd and 3rd argument for your option. You have 10 minutes
I choose option 1 because...(own reason...)
I know this as source 1 says...
Also source 2/3 says...
repeat the above for argument 2 and argument 3
I did not choose option 2 even though some will say...(their own reason for option 2...)
I know this as source 3 says...(evidence to support option 2)
Option 1 is still better because source 1/2/3 says...

14. PEES F-World Issues. Terrorism
always start your answer with the world issue I have studied is terrorism. 1 min per mark for PEES
PEES F-World Issues. Terrorism

15. P E E writing frame Point (state a cause/consequence/response)
Explain (answer the q in as much detail as possible, explain why things happen)
Example (a statistic/true place/ person/ party/ fact)

16. Terrorism What can I be asked?
causes (last years exam)
consequences
responses
responses with force
peaceful responses (last years exam)
human rights abuse
responses abuse human rights
score out ‘world issue’ on your exam paper. write terrorism then re read the question

17. Explain the consequences of a world issue you have studied (6)
terrorism
political - increased security/ deciding to go to war
social - injury and death / islamophobia
economic - cost of war / cost of repairing damage
The world issue I have studied is terrorism
(P) One political consequence of terrorism is deciding to increase security in a country.
(E) This means to protect itself from future attacks a government improves airport and public transport safety and the police force.
(E) For example airports in the USA like JFK use fingerprint scans, iris scans and 3d body scans

18. Describe the responses to a world issue you have studied (4)
terrorism
killing terrorists
drones
NATO ISAF - training Afghan police
war on terror
armed police in airports/ public events Guantanamo bay UN cooperation
EU border checks
peaceful marches
increased airport security
The world issue I have studied is terrorism
(P) One response to terrorism is killing key terrorist figures.
(E) This reduces terrorism as it disrupts terrorists plans, scares other members of the group and removes the leader and main conspirator.
(E) For example the US Navy Seals killed Osama Bin Laden, Al Qaeda leader in 2011

19. Explain why a world issue you have studied is an abuse of human rights
terrorism
The world issue I have studied is terrorism
(P) One reason terrorism is an abuse of human rights is it takes away the right to life.
(E) This is because terrorists murder innocent people for a nationalist,religious or financial cause in hijackings. Other innocent people are killed in the aftermath of bombs.
(E) For example Al Qaeda killed 3000 people in 9/11
right to life
freedom from torture
freedom of religion
right to education
right to choose who you marry

20. PEES A-Democracy in Scotland

21. Democracy in Scotland What can I be asked?
role of MSP
role of FM
independence debate
devolved reserved powers (last years exam)
role of local council
how local councils are funded
pressure group methods
pressure groups power
AMS voting system
minority vs majority govt
campaigning

22. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the AMS of voting (6) (6)
The world issue I have studied is terrorism
(P) One political consequence of terrorism is deciding to increase security in a country.
(E) This means to protect itself from future attacks a government improves airport and public transport safety and the police force.
(E) For example airports in the USA like JFK use fingerprint scans, iris scans and 3d body scans
2 votes - 1 constituency 1 msp / 1 regional 7 msps. last vote next vote 2016
advantages
more representation (8 msps total)
fairer (votes = seats)
more choice (can split vote)
Disadvantages
confusing (2 votes)
dont understand what msp to go to (constituency or regional?)
often makes minority govt (cant pass manifesto)

23. Explain the role of a MSP in and outwith the scottish parliament (6)
The world issue I have studied is terrorism
(P) One political consequence of terrorism is deciding to increase security in a country.
(E) This means to protect itself from future attacks a government improves airport and public transport safety and the police force.
(E) For example airports in the USA like JFK use fingerprint scans, iris scans and 3d body scans
in parliament (holyrood)
debate
vote
tv interview
fmqs
outwith (constituency - cunningham north)
surgery work
fact finding missions
visits to schools etc

24. Explain in detail why some people wanted independence whilst others did not (6)
wanted independence (yes voters)
identity (feel scottish not british)
want more power (want reserved powers)
economy (wanted control of oil)
did not want independence (no voters)
identity (feel british)
happy with devolved powers (did not want reserved powers)
economy (scared to lose £)
The world issue I have studied is terrorism
(P) One political consequence of terrorism is deciding to increase security in a country.
(E) This means to protect itself from future attacks a government improves airport and public transport safety and the police force.
(E) For example airports in the USA like JFK use fingerprint scans, iris scans and 3d body scans

25. PEES C-Social Inequality

26. Social Inequality What can I be asked?
causes poverty (last years exam)
consequences poverty
responses to poverty (last years exam)
causes poor health (general or specific group)
responses to improve health (UK/scotland/local)

27. Explain why some people are healthy while others are not (6)
The world issue I have studied is terrorism
(P) One political consequence of terrorism is deciding to increase security in a country.
(E) This means to protect itself from future attacks a government improves airport and public transport safety and the police force.
(E) For example airports in the USA like JFK use fingerprint scans, iris scans and 3d body scans
each paragraph show 2 sides - why some are healthy AND why some are not. explain why this makes you unhealthy
why people are unhealthy
poverty (housing, social exclusion, addiction, poor diet)
age (age related illness, ageing)
ethnic group (certain groups get certain diseases)
gender (
lifestyle choices (addictions, lack of exercise)

28. Describe the consequences of poverty (4)
The world issue I have studied is terrorism
(P) One political consequence of terrorism is deciding to increase security in a country.
(E) This means to protect itself from future attacks a government improves airport and public transport safety and the police force.
(E) For example airports in the USA like JFK use fingerprint scans, iris scans and 3d body scans
very similar to causes of poor health!
consequences
poor housing
poor diet
child poverty
social exclusion
addiction
poor education
unemployment / low pay

29. The world issue I have studied is terrorism
Choose one type of government. Describe the ways this type of government tries to improve health (6)
The world issue I have studied is terrorism
(P) One political consequence of terrorism is deciding to increase security in a country.
(E) This means to protect itself from future attacks a government improves airport and public transport safety and the police force.
(E) For example airports in the USA like JFK use fingerprint scans, iris scans and 3d body scans
Scottish government
free school meals
laws - smoking ban/ challenge 25
campaigns - see me / show racism the red card
free prescriptions
NHS Scotland - primary and secondary care
free flu jags for vulnerable groups
local government (north ayrshire council)
HPV jags for s2 girls
healthy school meals
social services - home helps for elderly