2012 Junior School Curriculum Years 9 & 10 - Centenary State High ...

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Year 9 Core Humanities
This is a thematic year long course of study that allows students to engage with all of
the various disciplines namely; History, Geography, Legal Studies and Economics.
The first unit is an historical study of what life was like for Australian troops during
WW1. Students will research, find and use sources and create a personal journal which
details the conditions and hardships faced by the soldiers and nurses.
Students will then learn Geographical skills and processes using a variety of activities
such as maps, atlases and online GIS in order to complete a skills-based exam. In
groups, students will then undertake a Geographical investigation into the issues
surrounding the problems associated with plastic in the waterways and oceans of the
Asia Pacific in order to devise a video campaign to raise awareness.
Australia`s refugee and asylum seeker laws, as well as the controversial outcomes of
these, form the component of the next unit on Legal Studies. This topical issue engages
the students with contemporary events and legal processes, asking them to evaluate
the worth of these laws in regards to being just and fair.
Lastly, the students will study Globalisation and how the global economy impacts on
Australia and our neighbours. In groups, students will deliver a seminar that provides
possible solutions to a variety of Economic issues such as sweatshops, the rich-poor
divide and what makes a country first, second or third World.
This then allows students to make more informed decision regarding the Humanities
subjects offered in Year 10.
Visual Representation, Written Research Task, Multimodal Presentation and Response
to Stimulus Tests.
To be determined
Modern History, Ancient History, Geography, Economics, Legal Studies, Tourism and
Community and Social Investigations (CSI).
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Year 10 Ancient History
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the humanities and
investigate the funerary practices of the Ancient Egyptians, including a hands-on
archaeological excursion that tests their newly acquired skills.
In second term, students critically evaluate the myths and legends of the Ancient
Greeks. Was Troy a real story and why was the Minotaur so feared The military
society of the Spartans is then analysed to determine what made these people so
focused on dominance and perfection.
Hollywood`s fascination (and inaccuracies) in regard to historical events is the focus of
term three, where students will look at movies such as Gladiator, Robin Hood and
Kingdom of Heaven to determine what is fact and what is nonsense!
Finally in term four a multi modal presentation designed and given by the students will
showcase the skills they have developed over the course of the year. In this seminar
they will be required to meet the demands of Senior Ancient History to deliver a
powerful presentation on how certain groups ( Women, slaves, The Huns etc) impacted
on the Ancient World.
Response to Stimulus tests, written research tasks and multi-presentations.
Abbey Museum- Neolithic Dig (To be determined.)
Senior Ancient History.
Centenary State High School Curriculum Handbook Middle Schooling (Years 9 & 10) Page 12